On Sunday, October 29, Anaheim police officers fatally shot 20-year-old Abigail Lopez during a confrontation. The subsequent investigation revealed that Lopez was carrying a pellet gun resembling an assault weapon, according to the City of Anaheim.
A call came in concerning an individual possibly armed with a firearm, to which the officers, remaining undisclosed, responded to the 1200 block of South Anaheim Boulevard at around 9 a.m. A confrontation between the officers and Lopez ensued, leading to Lopez being shot at least once.
Despite being transported to a hospital, she passed away due to her injuries.
This incident triggered an investigation conducted by the Anaheim Police Department's homicide detectives, internal affairs unit, review board, and major incident review team. Furthermore, the Office of Independent Review and county district attorney's office joined the investigative efforts.
