EspañolMan Died In San Fernando Valley Police Police Shooting By Sherman Way and Variel Avenue
CANOGA PARK, CALIFORNIA (October 7, 2023) – A male suspect has tragically died in a Canoga Park police shooting with Los Angeles Police Department officials by Sherman Way and Variel Avenue.
Los Angeles County officials are saying that the incident occurred just before 1:00 a.m. on Saturday. Police received reports of an armed man in a pickup truck and arrived at the location.
Officers said that the suspect failed to comply with verbal commands before an officer-involved shooting occurred. Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the suspect.
Sadly, he was pronounced dead ad the scene. A full investigation into the incident remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Canoga Park Police Shootings
Far too many people are killed in police shootings every year in the United States. According to Statista, “the trend of fatal police shootings in the United States seems to only be increasing, with a total 680 civilians having been shot, 92 of whom were Black, as of October 3, 2023. In 2022, there were 1,097 fatal police shootings.” People with untreated mental illness are substantially more likely to be killed in police shootings. There are a number of measures that police department should take in order to reduce the prevalence of police shootings.
- Police officers should be trained to de-escalate encounters with suspects.
- Police officers should be trained to determine if a suspect is in the midst of a mental health crisis.
- Police officers should be equipped with less-lethal alternatives such as tasers.
- Police departments should build relationships with the community.
Police officers must use their authority with great discretion and refrain from using excessive force. Police officers must use force only as a measure of last resort. Pursuant to California AB 392, “the authority to use physical force, conferred on peace officers by this section, is a serious responsibility that shall be exercised judiciously and with respect for human rights and dignity and for the sanctity of every human life.” There are several situations where police officers should not shoot suspects.
- Police officers should not shoot suspects as they are attempting to flee.
- Police officers should not shoot suspects who have already been restrained.
- Police officers should not should suspects who do not pose an immediate threat to anyone.
- Police officers should refrain from using force against unarmed suspects.
Police shootings are often preventable in many situations. They tend to involve failures at numerous levels. Sadly, police departments will often do everything that they can to deny responsibility if their officer is involved in a deadly encounter. This is why it is so important that evidence is properly preserved after any officer-involved shooting. A civil rights attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Getting Legal Help After Los Angeles County Police Shootings
We at the Carrillo Law Firm, LLP extend our deepest condolences to the family of the man that died in this Canoga Park police shooting. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to investigators. There are so many questions that still need to be answered about what took place.
Have you or someone that you care about been harmed by the actions of the LAPD? There are a number of laws designed to protect your rights. Our team of civil rights attorneys are here to assist you in any way that we can. We care deeply victims of excessive force are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. You can reach out to us anytime at 626-799-9375.
