Deputies were called because a boy was reported pointing a handgun at a motorist. Arriving deputies said the boy had a handgun tucked into his waistband before he ran, prompting the deputies to chase him. According to police, when the boy turned toward the deputies, they shot and killed Anthony Weber.
Victim's Name: Anthony Jacob Weber
Agency Responsible: Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Gender: Male
Age: 16
Race: Black
Date of Death: February 4, 2018
County: Los Angeles
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Foot
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 3382
Geography: Urban