Family of teen shot and killed by Anaheim police to announce filing of claims against city
The family of a 19-year-old who was shot and killed by police in Anaheim is set to speak out at a news conference on Tuesday.
The incident happened on December 6 when two officers were patrolling the 800 block of Philadelphia Street as part of a gang suppression operation.
The officers came across several people in front of a home when that interaction escalated to a confrontation, the department said.
Police say Alberto Arzola struggled with officers before they opened fire on him, but Arzola's family claims the teen wasn't involved and say he was cooperating.
The family plans to announce the filing of a claim against the city of Anaheim, the first step in filing a civil rights lawsuit over the shooting.
Two other claims are also being filed. The second claim is on behalf of 18-year-old Emmanuel Cordova.
The family says during the incident, his back was to officers with his hands in the air, complying with commands, when he was shot by a less lethal projectile.
The third is being filed on behalf of Arzola's 14-year-old cousin, who the family says witnessed an officer yank Arzola off his feet and shoot him multiple times.
The press conference is set to begin at 11 a.m.
