A gang unit from the Los Angeles Police Department's Van Nuys Station had begun following a gray car, which officers believed was stolen, police said. During the pursuit, someone inside the vehicle allegedly opened fire on the pursuing police car. They continued following the car until it crashed into a light pole a short distance away. Oscar Anaya got out of the car and was shot and killed.
Victim's Name: Oscar Anaya
Agency Responsible: Los Angeles Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 22
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: November 15, 2017
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: attack
Fleeing: Car
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 3142
Geography: Urban