Li suffering from mental health issues attacking family members with a pair of scissors was shot and killed by deputies. He allegedly threatened the deputies with the scissors.
Victim's Name: Zhonghua Li
Agency Responsible: Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Gender: Male
Age: 48
Race: Asian
Date of Death: December 24, 2016
County: Los Angeles
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: Scissors
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 2166
Geography: Suburban