Case 2024-26142 - 06242025_Redacted_Part12

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During portions of this incident, my department-issued Axon Body 3 body worn camera (BWC) was activated and recording. All statements noted below are summarizations of the facts and circumstances that shall not be taken as all-encompassing of the event. For exact dialogue and sequence of events, see BWC footage. Initial Call At approximately 1710 hours, I was in the area of 1st St and Main St. when SAPD dispatch received a call of an armed person in the area of 1st St and Spurgeon St. According to the calling party, he observed a male walking eastbound on the northside sidewalk who was armed with a black shotgun with a brown handle. He described the male as Hispanic, 45-50 years old, 5’06-5’07 in height, 180lbs-190lbs, with long hair, and a dirty blue jumpsuit. He stated that he last observed the male approximately 3-4 minutes ago and did not want contact. He did not remain in the area after calling. Dispatch advised that the male did not report seeing the male point the firearm at anyone. As I was in the area, I observed multiple pedestrians walking on the sidewalk. No one made any attempt to flag me down or get my attention. I did not observe any subjects matching the suspect description in the area. I broadcasted over the radio for units to begin an area check in the area of 1st St and Grand Ave. Officer Marin #3781 stated that we was in the area and would work westward. I then conducted an area check of the downtown plaza shopping center. I noted that dozens of people were walking in and out of the stores in the area and no one was attempting to flag me down. A security guard approached my vehicle and stated he was having issues with a black male transient. I asked him if had seen anyone with a rifle in the area and he told me that he had not. I continued checking the parking lot of the downtown plaza shopping center but was unable to locate anyone matching the suspect description. Santa Ana PD 2024-26142 Report by Coleman, Michael 3767 2 of 5