Santa Ana police officers shot and killed a man believed to be armed with a loaded rifle on Sunday evening, only to later discover the weapon was fake, officials confirmed.
The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. after reports of a man loading a rifle. Police warned the public to avoid the area and confronted the suspect shortly thereafter. Two officers opened fire, fatally wounding the man, identified as a Hispanic male in his early 30s.
UPDATE - At approximately 5:30 p.m., SAPD officers responded to reports of a man armed with a rifle and loading it in the area of Broadway and 2nd St. Upon arrival, an officer-involved shooting (OIS) occurred.
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The suspect, a Hispanic male in his 30s, was transported to a local...
The suspect was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. No officers or bystanders were injured.
The rifle was later determined to be a replica. Police have not released further details about the encounter or the man's identity as the investigation continues.
Originally published by Latin Times.
