Gang detectives, who were looking for someone in the area, saw two vehicles stopped in the middle of the street, and a group of men inside and outside the cars. Officers got into an altercation with one man, who police had documented as a gang member. During the altercation, police shot Gerardo Diego Ayala, who died at a hospital several hours later.
Victim's Name: Gerardo Diego Ayala
Agency Responsible: Santa Ana Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 26
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: May 30, 2013
County: Orange
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unknown
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Vehicle
Weapon: vehicle
Geography: Urban