California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced that the California Department of Justice (DOJ) is conducting an investigation into an officer-involved shooting (OIS) in Santa Ana, California. The incident, which occurred on April 16, 2025, involved the Anaheim Police Department and resulted in the death of one individual. The investigation is being carried out under the guidelines of Assembly Bill 1506 (AB 1506).
The DOJ's California Police Shooting Investigation Team began its investigation after being notified by local authorities. Once completed, the case will be passed to the DOJ’s Special Prosecutions Section within the Criminal Law Division for an independent review.
The DOJ has provided a contact number for individuals who might have information related to the incident, encouraging them to call (916) 210-2871.
More details about the California Department of Justice's responsibilities under AB 1506 can be found on their website: https://oag.ca.gov/ois-incidents.