Death by Cop  2021-2025

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Efrain Quezada

Gender : Male

Age : 41

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 05/24/2024

Location : 91 Freeway

City : Anaheim

County : Orange

State : California

Agency : CHP, LAPD, Anaheim Police Department

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/24/2024, law enforcement, including the California Highway Patrol (CHP), Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), and Anaheim Police Department, pursued Efrain Quezada, 41, who was accused of stalking. The pursuit escalated, involving helicopters, SWAT units, and multiple police vehicles. During the pursuit, Quezada stopped on the 91 Freeway in Anaheim, where he reportedly died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. SWAT involvement included tactical vehicles and police helicopters coordinating with ground units. The extended duration and tactics of the pursuit resulted in suicide during the manhunt. Investigations are being led by the CHP, LAPD, and Anaheim Police Department.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.foxla.com/video/1461006
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZPydPP4p_4