Officer Gabriel Garcia was found to be out of policy in shooting of a man in 2017. After attempts to de-escalate the situation failed, officers deployed a TASER on a suspect, which caused him to stand and move toward them. In response, less-lethal options were used, followed by Officer Garcia discharging his firearm during the encounter. The Board of Police Commissioners reviewed the incident and issued the following findings for Officer Garcia:
These findings indicate concerns with Garcia’s decision to use lethal force, as it was deemed inconsistent with department policy.
LAPD officer Gabriel Garcia’s use of lethal force in 2017 shooting deemed out of policy by Police Commissioners
