Response to Partial Release of Video NR18151ti

Response to Partial Release of Video by Plaintiff’s Attorney in Teresa Dominguez et. al. vs. City of Los Angeles et. al.

Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department is aware of the partial release of digital video evidence by the plaintiff’s attorney in Teresa Dominguez et. al. vs. City of Los Angeles et. al. during a press conference earlier today.

The LAPD conducted a thorough investigation of the officer involved shooting and examined all of the evidence in the case to determine whether the officers met the high standards expected by the community in the use of deadly force.

The independent Inspector General and the civilian Board of Police Commissioners also thoroughly reviewed the full investigation by examining all of the video evidence, the statements of officers and witnesses, the forensic reports, and several other factors in determining that the use of force was appropriate. In addition, the Los Angeles District Attorney reviewed the entirety of the case and determined that Officer Medina used reasonable force in self-defense and the defense of others.

The Los Angeles Police Department understands that any time that an officer uses deadly force that ends in a fatality it is a painful tragedy for the family and friends of the suspect, the community and the officers involved. This is why the LAPD, its oversight bodies, and the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office scrutinizes these incidents as closely as possible to ensure that the use of deadly force was appropriate to defend the life of the officer or members of the public.