BUENA PARK, California — A man was fatally shot by police after being found walking in freeway lanes with a possible weapon on December 10, 2024. The incident occurred around 1 p.m. on the I-5 freeway and Artesia Boulevard, according to the Buena Park Police Department.
Officers from the Buena Park Police Department responded to assist the California Highway Patrol with reports of a male adult possibly armed. The man was located on Artesia Boulevard, leading to an officer-involved shooting. The individual was injured, treated at the scene, and transported to UCI Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
The California Department of Justice and the Buena Park Police Department are conducting an investigation into the incident. The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. Authorities urge anyone with information or who may have witnessed the incident to contact Detective Lowe at 714-562-3978.
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