When the SAPD announced via X/Twitter last night that due to police activity in the area of Broadway and 2nd Street (in the Artists Village) residents were to stay away until further notice, they did not explain why. Now we know.
SAPD police officers shot and killed a male suspect in his 30’s last night who was believed to be armed with a rifle. Howver that rifle turned out to be a replica, according to the SAPD.
Police officers responded to reports of a man publicly loading ammunition into a rifle-style firearm in the area of Broadway and Second Street, at around 5:30 p.m. this Sunday night, according to the SAPD.
The suspect was shot after an altercation with the police officers, according to the SAPD.
The wounded suspect was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
No bystanders or officers were injured during the incident.
The name of the suspect was not disclosed by the SAPD nor did they mention what his motive may have been.
Per state law, the California attorney general’s office will be investigating the officer-involved shooting, according to the SAPD. The OCDA usually will also investigate any police shootings in Orange County.
