Police responded to a domestic dispute call. Upon arrival, they allegedly encountered an individual with a large knife in hand. The individual continued walking in and out of the home, appearing irritated. Police claim the individual rushed at officers, who deployed less-lethal munitions. Police allege the individual charged at them again, and police shot and killed them.
Agency: Azusa Police Department
Motive: domestic disturbance
Confrontation Type: Domestic Disturbance
Service Call: Yes
Body Camera: no
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Name withheld by police
Death Date: June 28, 2021
County: Los Angeles
Gender: Male
Age: Unknown
Race: Unknown race
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: not fleeing
Washington Post Database ID: 6970