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Bodycam video shows moments before police shot and killed 15-year-old in Santa Ana
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Abigail Velez , as published by ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC)
· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the incident can be found through ABC7 Los Angeles, which has reported on the story and made the bodycam video available.
A bodycam video has been released showing the moments leading up to a fatal shooting by Santa Ana police. The incident involved a 15-year-old who was shot and killed. The family of the teenager claims that the police were responding to a mental health crisis at the time of the incident.
The video footage is from a body camera worn by one of the officers. Further details about the incident can be found through ABC7 Los Angeles , which has reported on the story and made the bodycam video available.
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Category: safety Published: July 30, 2026 Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) Reading time: 1 min
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