Man Shot To Death, Another Hospitalized In Shooting Involving Anaheim Police

ANAHEIM, CA — A young man was shot to death by police and another person was hit with a non-lethal round in Anaheim, authorities said Sunday.

Two officers from the Anaheim Police Department's Gang Enforcement Unit were on patrol when they contacted several people in front of a residence in the 800 block of South Philadelphia Street at 9:32 p.m. Saturday, Sgt. Matt Sutter said.

The location is a few blocks east of Anaheim Boulevard, near the Anaheim Packing District.

"During the encounter, a confrontation occurred, leading to an officer-involved shooting," police said. "A male adult was struck by gunfire and was pronounced deceased at the scene. A firearm was located at the scene."

The victim, who was said to be about 19 years old, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The confrontation and shooting triggered an unruly crowd, and at least a dozen people were detained. One person was struck by a non-lethal round during the confrontation and taken to a hospital as a precaution, police added.

"The officers involved in the initial shooting incident suffered minor injuries," Sutter said.
Anyone with information about the case was urged to call Orange County Crime Stoppers at 855-847-6227.

— City News Service