South OC Times

San Juan Capistrano, CA. (Aug. 23, 2024): Today, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department released a Critical Incident Video depicting the deputy-involved shooting that occurred on July 9, 2024, in San Juan Capistrano, CA.

The Critical Incident Video is available for viewing below.

In order to foster greater public trust with the community it serves, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will publish Critical Incident Videos about incidents in which the actions of department members in the performance of their duties are likely to have a significant impact on the Department, community, citizens, or any other person. This includes incidents involving the use of deadly force or force resulting in serious physical injury.

Critical Incident Videos offer an overview of the incident with relevant video, audio, photographs and information to provide context to what occurred preceding, during and immediately after a critical incident. The videos will contain factual circumstances as they are known at the time. No conclusions will be drawn about whether deputies acted consistently with policies and laws until all facts are known and investigations are complete.

Per protocol, the investigation of the deputy-involved shooting will be handled by the Orange County District Attorney’s Office.

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