Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Niani Finlayson
Gender : Female
Age : 27
Race : Black
Date : 12/04/2023
Location : East Avenue J-8
City : Lancaster
County : Los Angeles
State : California
Agency : LASD
Officer(s) :Ty Shelton
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Domestic violence victim killed by police during DV call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 12/04/2023, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) responded to a domestic violence call at a residence on East Avenue J-8 in Lancaster, California. During the encounter, 27-year-old Niani Finlayson, the reported victim of domestic violence, was fatally shot by Deputy Ty Shelton. Details surrounding the circumstances of the shooting remain unclear, but LASD stated that Finlayson allegedly approached deputies with a knife. However, community members and family have questioned the police narrative, demanding further accountability and transparency.
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The incident is under investigation by LASD's Homicide Bureau, with oversight from the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 12/03/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
Bodycam video released:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPKSENNLlKM
https://abc7.com/lancaster-deputy-shooting-woman-killed-domestic-violence/14144475/
