The California Department of Justice has made public a detailed report on the officer-involved shooting of Guillermo De Jesus Medina, a case that dates back to December 18, 2022, in Culver City. The Culver City Police Department officers, responding to allegations of a man with a gun, engaged in both a vehicle and foot chase that ultimately led to the use of fatal force. It was later discovered that Mr. Medina was unarmed, holding a cell phone, not a weapon, when shot by the police.

Attorney General Rob Bonta addressed the incident with gravity, expressing the weight of such events on the community and those closely involved, stating, "Loss of life is always a tragedy," and emphasizing the Department's commitment to maintaining an unbiased and transparent legal system, according to the press release from the California Department of Justice. The inquiry into the incident found evidence insufficient to consider criminal charges against the officers saying that the action was taken in the belief of defending from a perceived threat; however, it does not end the discourse on the matter as it leaves lingering questions and a recommendation for better inter-jurisdictional communication in similar scenarios.

A mandate under Assembly Bill 1506, which necessitates that the DOJ reviews all officer-involved shootings that result in the death of unarmed civilians in California, guided the investigation, and led to the conclusion that there was no basis, beyond a reasonable doubt, to prosecute the officer involved. The officer was deemed to have acted with the intent to defend against what he believed to be an imminent threat against himself and others following the findings of the report, as published on the California Department of Justice website.

Beyond the specific outcome of this case, the Department of Justice has called for improved training in communications and notifications among allied agencies engaged in pursuits that cross jurisdictions; this recommendation arose from a critical look at the circumstances surrounding Medina's death and the identified potential for enhanced coordination to prevent future similar tragedies. While this particular case will see no further legal action, this recommendation indicates at least some willingness to learn from these grievous incidents, an ongoing process that will unfold in policy and practical changes within the California law enforcement landscape.