Bodycam shows Los Angeles County deputy stabbed seconds after arriving at knife attack
Newly released body camera and surveillance footage shows a Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy being stabbed within seconds of arriving at a call about an armed man before deputies opened fire, fatally shooting the suspect.The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department on Tuesday released body camera and surveillance video from the June 20 incident in a Lancaster parking lot that left a deputy wounded and 23-year-old Robert Castro shot. Castro died after the shooting.The incident began with a 911 caller reporting a man wielding multiple knives in public.WISCONSIN PROTESTER BRANDS MADISON AS 'CORRUPT CITY' DURING ANTI-POLICE TIRADE FOLLOWING DEADLY SHOOTING"Hey, I just want to make a report of a guy with some knives ...
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On June 20, a Los Angeles County deputy arrived at a call about a man with knives in a Lancaster parking lot. Within seconds, the deputy was stabbed by the suspect. Other deputies then shot the suspect, who later died. The sheriff's department released body‑camera and surveillance video of the event.
Why it matters
The video shows how quickly a routine call can turn violent, highlighting the dangers officers face. It also raises questions about police use of force in such situations.
- What happened to the deputy?
- He was stabbed seconds after arriving at the scene.
- What happened to the suspect?
- He was shot by other deputies and later died.
- Where did the incident take place?
- In a Lancaster parking lot in Los Angeles County.
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