HomeMy WebLinkAboutCase 2024-26142 - 06242025_Redacted_Part12During 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.
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I then drove eastbound to the area of 1st St. and Grand Avenue and was again unable to locate anyone matching the
suspect description.
Officer Marin #3781, Officer Raygoza #3733, Officer Egg #3929, and Officer Juardo #3930 all noted that they were
unable to locate the suspect.
There were no additional calling parties.
I noted that I was unable to locate the suspect and cleared from the call.
Shooting Response
At approximately 1733 hours, SAPD Officers stated that they were out with an armed subject in the area of 2nd St and
Broadway. They then broadcasted that an officer involved shooting had occurred.
I responded to the scene from the area of 2116 E. 1st St. Upon my arrival, I observed an SAPD unit in the area of 116
N. Broadway. The vehicle was facing westbound towards the Casa Linda Furniture Store. Responding officers were
taking up positions of cover behind the vehicle.
I also observed a male, later identified as , laying face up on the sidewalk, approximately 10-15 yards
from the front of the SAPD vehicle.
I was assigned to locate a ballistic shield and retrieved one from the back of a SAPD unit located in the area of 3rd
and Broadway.
I then returned to the area of 116 N. Broadway and took up a position near the driver’s side door of the SAPD unit.
I was designated to operate the ballistic shield and approach with a team of Officers in order to take him
into custody and render medical aid.
Utilizing the SAPD patrol vehicle and ballistic shield as cover, we approached . I heard Officers advised that
had a firearm on the left side of his body.
Once the SAPD vehicle reached the curb line, we were unable to continue utilizing it as cover for our approach.
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On December 1, 2024 at approximately 1733 hours, I, Officer A. Carrillo #3424, was working uniformed patrol for the
Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD) wearing a full duty belt and patrolling in a marked black and white Police
vehicle. I was assigned to the South Coast District and responded to the area of W 2nd Street and N Broadway, in the
City of Santa Ana, County of Orange, to assist with an Officer Involved Shooting that had just occurred.
Upon arrival at approximately 1738 hours, I established the south perimeter of the scene utilizing crime scene tape
and placing it across the north end of the intersection of W 1st Street and N Broadway.
At approximately 1744 hours, I made contact with the Fire Fighters/ Paramedics of Orange County Fire Authority
(OCFA) Truck #75 and walked them into the scene to render aid to the suspect.
At approximately 1818 hours, I took over as scribe for the SAPD Crime Scene Personnel Entry Log and continued to
hold the south perimeter of the scene.
I stayed as the scribe and held the south perimeter until the scene was broken down on 12/2/2024 at approximately
0315 hours.
I have attached a copy of the SAPD Crime Scene Personnel Entry Log for reference and booked the original into
Evidence at the SAPD Station.
This concludes my involvement with the investigation.
Author: Carrillo, Antonio 3424 BWC Activated
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