(JSID #21-0119)(LAPD Andres Lopez #43137) JSID-OIS-10-03-23-Brown
<Lopez Arrived 2:18:15>
Officers Lopez and Cristopher Villegas arrived at approximately 2:18:15. At 2:18:19, Lopez, while pointing his department-approved Remington 870 12-gauge shotgun, ordered Brown to “drop that shit,” referring to the handgun still being held by Brown.
<Lopez Fired a Shotgun Round 2:20:17>
At 2:20:17, Brown, still holding the handgun in his right hand, raised his right arm, pointing the muzzle of the gun toward Lopez, Villegas, and other officers positioned behind them. From approximately 45 feet away, Lopez fired one shotgun round at Brown, striking him in his lower body. During subsequent treatment, LAFD personnel determined that Brown suffered eight wounds, likely caused by the spreading shot from Lopez’ 12-gauge shotshell, to his pelvic area. Brown fell to the ground. The gun fell from his right hand and laid behind him.
<Brown had Mental Issues>
According to LAPD, Brown had three additional mental health-related contacts with outside agencies.
<Lawful Self-Defense>
We find that Lopez acted in lawful self-defense and defense of others when he used deadly force against Brown.
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<DA’s Report on Oct, 3, 2023>