San Fernando Police Department Reports Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting

Published on August 04, 2026

San Fernando Police Department officers responded at approximately 11:45 p.m. on August 31, 2026, to a reported assault with a deadly weapon near Third Street and Maclay Avenue. The caller reported that a man armed with a shovel had attacked a woman in the area.

Officers located the man and, during the encounter, discharged their firearms. Los Angeles Fire Department personnel provided emergency medical aid, but the man remained unresponsive and was pronounced deceased. His identity is being withheld pending notification of his family.

The circumstances leading to the shooting remain under investigation. No additional incident details are available at this time.

“Any loss of life is a profound tragedy that affects a family, loved ones and our entire community,” Interim Police Chief Anthony Miranda said. “DOJ is conducting the independent investigation. Further inquiries regarding the circumstances or status of this incident should be directed to its California Police Shooting Investigation Team.”

Pursuant to Assembly Bill 1506, the California Department of Justice’s California Police Shooting Investigation Team has initiated an independent investigation. Upon completion, the investigation will be submitted to DOJ’s Special Prosecutions Section within the Criminal Law Division for independent review.

The City recognizes the concern this incident has caused and understands the importance of providing clear and accurate information. To preserve the integrity of DOJ’s independent investigation, the San Fernando Police Department will defer questions regarding evidence, investigative findings and the status of the investigation to DOJ.

Anyone with information related to this officer-involved shooting may contact DOJ at (916) 210-2871. Additional information about DOJ’s responsibilities under AB 1506 is available at https://oag.ca.gov/ois-incidents.