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San Diego Police Release Video of Deadly June 23 Apartment Shooting
San Diego police have released 911 audio and body-camera footage regarding a June 23 incident where officers shot and killed 32-year-old Josue White following a standoff. The incident began as a domestic disturbance involving a stabbing and a fire at the Cedar Gateway affordable housing complex.
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The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department is conducting an independent investigation into the use of lethal force by police, which will be reviewed by the District Attorney to determine if exists.
Key Facts
- On June 23, three San Diego police officers shot and killed 32-year-old Josue White after a standoff.
- The incident began when a building manager reported that a tenant had been stabbed by her son, Josue White.
- The mother reported that White had schizophrenia and bipolar disorder and was experiencing a mental health episode.
- White barricaded himself in an apartment with a 5-6 inch knife and a baseball bat.
- Approximately 100 residents were evacuated from the 65-unit Cedar Gateway apartment building due to a fire started during the incident.
- Police breached the apartment door with a sledgehammer after the fire was subdued.
- Video shows White advancing on officers with a knife before they opened fire.
- One officer sustained an injury to the face from an object thrown by White.
- The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department is leading the investigation per a memorandum of understanding that prevents departments from investigating their own officer-involved shootings.
- The District Attorney’s Office will review the final investigation to determine if criminal charges are warranted.
Who's Mentioned
locationSixth Avenue and Cedar Street“Intersection where the apartment building is located.”organizationSan Diego Police Department“The department involved in the shooting incident.”locationCedar Gateway Project“The apartment complex where the incident occurred.”personJosue White“The 32-year-old individual who was fatally shot by police.”personJuan Marquez“Lieutenant with the San Diego Sheriff's Department.”organizationSan Diego County District Attorney's Office“The office responsible for reviewing the investigation for criminal liability.”organizationSan Diego Sheriff's Department“The lead investigating agency for the shooting.”organizationSan Diego County Sheriff’s Department“Lead investigating agency for the shooting.”organizationSan Diego County District Attorney’s Office“Responsible for reviewing the investigation for criminal liability.”