Sokhom Hon Killed by San Bernardino Police Department

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Category: Police - City
Old Crime Scene Address:
E 4th St and N Allen St
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Police said when an officer confronted Sokhom Hon, the man charged at them. In cellphone video, Hon is heard yelling at police, saying he wanted to die. Police ordered him to put the weapon down but were unsuccessful. An officer reportedly deployed less-lethal shotgun rounds to gain compliance and when that didn't work, officers deployed a Taser, which was also unsuccessful. At that point, the man allegedly charged at the officers and at least one officer shot and killed him.

Victim's Name: Sokhom Hon

Agency Responsible: San Bernardino Police Department

Gender: Male

Age: 31

Race: Asian

Date of Death: March 11, 2019

County: San Bernardino

Cause of Death: Gunshot

Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges

Criminal Charges: No known charges

Mental Illness: Yes

Armed: Unclear

Weapon: unknown weapon

Threat Level: attack

Fleeing: Not fleeing

Body Camera: No

Washington Post Database ID: 4555

Geography: Suburban

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