A man believed to be a transient allegedly fired several shots at California Highway Patrol officers and Caltrans maintenance workers on the Katella off-ramp. He then ducked inside of a tent and refused to come out. Hours later, police shot and killed him.
Agency: California Highway Patrol
Motive: Shooting
Confrontation Type: Violent Crime
Service Call: No
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Name withheld by police
Death Date: October 15, 2020
County: Orange
Geography: Suburban
Gender: Male
Age: Unknown
Race: Unknown race
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack