Police Shoot And Kill Man Who Had a Fake Rifle In Santa Ana
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January 11,2025
The incident occurred at approximately 5:30 p.m. near Broadway and Second Street, following reports of a man seen loading a rifle in public.
According to Officer Natalie Garcia of the Santa Ana Police Department, officers arrived at the scene and confronted the suspect, described as a Hispanic man in his 30s. The man reportedly engaged in an altercation with the officers before being shot. Authorities later determined the weapon was a replica firearm, not a real rifle.
The suspect was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Fortunately, no bystanders or officers were injured during the encounter. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
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