California Girl Shot by Deputies During Surrender
A 15-year-old California girl was shot and killed by deputies as she appeared to be surrendering during a gun battle with her father, who had kidnapped her. The incident took place on a highway in 2022, and newly released video and audio footage shows the events leading up to the tragic shooting.
Key Points
- Deputies pursued the father's truck for roughly 70 miles before the shooting occurred
- The girl was just steps away from reaching a deputy when she was fatally shot
- Deputies seized multiple firearms, rounds, and tactical gear from the father's truck
Pros
- Newly released video and audio footage sheds light on the events leading up to the tragic shooting
- The incident is under investigation by the state's Department of Justice
Cons
- The 15-year-old girl was shot and killed by deputies while she appeared to be surrendering
- The father, who had kidnapped the girl, was also killed during the gun battle