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On 12/01/2024, I heard "823A" broadcast via the police radio that they were involved in a officer involved shooting in <br />the area of 2nd St. and Broadway . I responded to this location to assist with the incident and arrived at about 1739 <br />hours. <br />Arriving, I observed the suspect lying on his back on the east sidewalk of Broadway directly south of a furniture store <br />(116 N Broadway). The group of officers assigned to be the arrest team were positioned around police vehicle #860 <br />and officers were giving the suspect commands to be taken in-custody, but there was no response from the suspect. A <br />department 40 MM less lethal launcher was used on the suspect, but there was no stimulation of life or response from <br />the suspect. In an effort to place the suspect in-custody and to render aid to him, I assisted with formulating a plan <br />with the arrest team. I instructed Officer J. Ruelas to drive unit #860 towards the suspect, so this vehicle could be <br />used as cover for the arrest team. Once close enough to the suspect, I instructed Officer J. Ruelas to stop and I told <br />the arrest team to approach the suspect on foot. The suspect was placed in handcuffs; simultaneously, the suspected <br />firearm was moved away from the suspect's grasp and placed in a safe position by Officer T. Raygoza. <br />Once in-custody, I requested OCFA to enter the scene and I requested our personnel to start a crime scene log. At <br />this time, I learned Officers I. Ibarra and L. Casillas were the officers who fired. Additionally, I learned Sgt. L Barragan <br />obtained the Public Safety Statement. <br />OCFA Personnel subsequently transported the suspect Western Medical Center for treatment, but the suspect was <br />later declared deceased at the Western Medical Center. <br />Once the scene was safe, I instructed officers to canvass for cameras and witnesses. I also, I had officers check the <br />well-being of the occupants at 116 N Broadway. All of the occupants at this location were unharmed. I remained on <br />scene until about 1840 hours. <br />I later returned to the scene at about 1915 hours to assist Sgt. L. Barragan with the briefing. I again left the scene at <br />about 2205 hours. <br />This completed my involvement in this OIS. <br />Author: Lopez, Nicholas 3296 BWC Activated <br />Santa Ana PD 2024-26142 Report by Lopez, Nicholas 3296 2 of 2