Golden State Today

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that the California Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating an officer-involved shooting (OIS) in Downey, California. The incident occurred on June 29, 2024, around 6:15 p.m., resulting in the death of one individual and involved the Downey Police Department.

The investigation is being conducted under Assembly Bill 1506 (AB 1506), which mandates independent reviews of certain police shootings. Following the incident, DOJ’s California Police Shooting Investigation Team initiated an investigation in accordance with AB 1506 protocols. Upon completion, the findings will be reviewed by DOJ's Special Prosecutions Section within the Criminal Law Division.

Further details on the DOJ’s role under AB 1506 can be found at https://oag.ca.gov/ois-incidents.