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Name Not Disclosed

Gender : Male

Age :

Race : Asian

Date : 06/14/2023

Location : Van Buren St+Beach Blvd

City : Midway City

County : Orange

State : California

Agency : Orange County SO

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Unhoused man with hatchet

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Two Orange County deputies responded to calls just before 5 a.m. of a "burglary in progress" on Van Burden Street near the area of Beach Boulevard and Bolsa. When police arrived, they found the man who was armed with a hatchet. shot and killed him. At this time, it is unclear what led deputies to fire. It is also unknown if the man ever got into the home or if he came in contact with the homeowner.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/burglary-person-fatally-shot-by-deputies-in-orange-county/

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/authorities-release-video-of-fatal-deputy-involved-shooting-in-orange-county/