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Family of teen killed by Santa Ana police files legal claim, alleging officers were ‘trigger-happy’
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· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The teenager, 15 years old, was identified as Jaden D.
A legal claim has been filed against the city of Santa Ana by the family of a teenager who was fatally shot by police. The teenager, 15 years old, was identified as Jaden D. Michaca.
The incident that led to the filing of the claim occurred on June 14. Further details about the claim and the circumstances surrounding the shooting are available from local news sources. The family's claim alleges that the officers involved were overly aggressive, but specific details about the allegations and the incident are not provided here.
For more information, readers can refer to the original report from FOX 11 Los Angeles .
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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