Hannah Linn Williams was shot and killed by a Fullerton officer, but details as to what precipitated the killing were withheld by police. Some reports said the encounter stemmed from an attempted speeding traffic stop.
Victim's Name: Hannah Williams
Agency Responsible: Fullerton Police Department
Gender: Female
Age: 17
Race: White
Date of Death: July 5, 2019
County: Orange
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unarmed/Did Not Have an Actual Weapon
Weapon: toy weapon
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: Yes
Washington Post Database ID: 4848
Geography: Suburban