California Highway Patrol Officer Fatally Shoots Aspiring Actor on LA Freeway
Jesse Dominguez, who struggled with mental health issues and homelessness, was reportedly in crisis at the time of the incident; state authorities are investigating the shooting.
- Jesse Dominguez, a 33-year-old aspiring actor, was shot and killed by a California Highway Patrol officer on a Los Angeles freeway.
- Dominguez, who struggled with addiction, mental health issues, and homelessness, was reportedly in a mental health or drug-induced crisis at the time of the incident.
- Video footage shows the officer and Dominguez struggling on the ground before the officer shoots his gun at the ground next to Dominguez, then stands and fires at least four shots at Dominguez as he lies on the ground.
- Dominguez's family confirmed that he carried a Taser for protection after being threatened at the sober living facility where he lived.
- The California Department of Justice is investigating the circumstances of the shooting.