William Wheat

Officer William Wheat’s actions during the chaotic Hollywood shooting incident were found to deviate from approved LAPD policies. The chaotic situation escalated due to poor tactical planning and communication by Sgt. Jaime Flores, leading to a series of decisions by officers, including Wheat. A summary of his actions:

Attempting to Kick Open the Hallway Door:

• 1. Wheat tried to kick open the hallway door while holding his service weapon in his hand.
  2. This was determined by a use-of-force review board, LAPD Chief Michel Moore, and the Los Angeles Police Commission to be a policy violation due to the inherent risks of handling a firearm during such an action.