EspañolMan Holding Bow and Arrow Seriously Injured After Being Shot By Deputy From The Thousand Oaks Police Department
THOUSAND OAKS, CALIFORNIA (November 7, 2024) – A 37-year-old man was seriously injured in a Thousand Oaks police shooting on Avenida de los Arboles, west of Erbes Road.
Ventura County officials are saying that the incident took place around 6:50 a.m. on Sunday. Deputies were called to the area and allegedly encountered a man in possession of a knife and bow and arrow.
Officers began issuing commands for the man to drop his weapon. But the man allegedly continued to approach deputies before being shot.
Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the man. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was listed in critical but stable condition.
A full investigation into the incident remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Ventura County Police Shootings
A disproportionate number of police shootings involve people going through a mental health crisis. According to the Treatment Advocacy Center, “The risk of being killed while being approached or stopped by law enforcement in the community is 16 times higher for individuals with untreated serious mental illness than for other civilians.” There are a number of steps that the police department should take in order to avoid injuring suspects.
- All police officers should be trained in de-escalation techniques and crisis management.
- Police officers should have less-lethal options available, such as tasers.
- Police departments should have clear use of force policies.
- Police departments should be transparent about use-of-force encounters.
Police departments can be held accountable for any instance of excessive force. According to 42 U.S. Code § 1983, every person who, under the color of law, deprives someone of their rights afforded under the Constitution shall be liable to the injured party in an action at law. It is important that certain steps are taken after any police shooting.
- Eyewitnesses should be interviewed.
- Body camera footage should be collected.
- Medical records should be reviewed.
- An experienced civil rights attorney should be contacted.
There are specific policies and procedures that police officers should follow if they believe that a suspect may be in the midst of a mental health crisis. When a police officer fails to follow a safety rule from their employer, this could serve as evidence of negligence. It is important that victims of excessive force understand that they do have rights. They are able to seek some measure of justice through a civil claim.
Investigating Ventura County Police Shootings
We at the Carrillo Law Firm, LLP were deeply concerned to hear about this Thousand Oaks police shooting. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to investigators. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Thousand Oaks police shooting? You may have legal recourse. Our team of civil rights attorneys is here for you. We care deeply that victims of police brutality are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at 626-799-9375.
