The Orange County Sheriff’s Department has released a Critical Incident Video related to a deputy-involved shooting that took place on March 28, 2025, in Dana Point, California. The video is available for public viewing on YouTube.
The department stated its intention to “foster greater public trust with the community we serve” by publishing such videos. These videos will cover incidents where the actions of department members significantly impact the department or community and involve the use of deadly force or result in serious injury.
Critical Incident Videos aim to provide a clear overview of events with relevant media content to give context to what occurred before, during, and after critical incidents. They will present known factual circumstances without drawing conclusions about deputies’ adherence to policies or laws until investigations are complete.
The investigation into this particular incident will be conducted by the Orange County District Attorney’s Office as per protocol.
