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Chula Vista Police Fatally Shoot Armed Man During Domestic Disturbance in Bonita

Officers used non-lethal measures before firing after the suspect pointed a handgun at them; investigations by multiple agencies are underway.

A 56-year-old Hispanic man was fatally shot by Chula Vista police officers Saturday morning in front of a Bonita home on Saturday, April 19 near Country Vistas Lane and Bonita Canyon Drive, according to the San Diego Police Department. (Sideo.TV)
An image showing the scene where Chula Vista Police Officers shot and killed a man early Saturday morning, after he failed to comply with their demands to drop his weapons, according to authorities.

Overview

  • The incident occurred early Saturday morning when officers responded to a domestic disturbance call on Country Vistas Lane in Bonita.
  • Police encountered a 56-year-old man armed with two handguns, who ignored repeated commands to drop his weapon.
  • After non-lethal beanbag rounds failed to subdue the man, he allegedly pointed a handgun at officers, prompting three officers to fire their rifles, fatally wounding him.
  • The confrontation was captured on body-worn cameras and drone footage to ensure transparency in the investigation.
  • San Diego Police homicide detectives, the County District Attorney’s Office, and the Chula Vista Police Department have launched independent reviews of the shooting.