Burbank Police vs. Armed Suspect

This video is a critical incident debrief from the Burbank Police Department about an officer-involved shooting that happened on May 27, 2023, in Burbank, California. The incident involved a suspect who was armed with a handgun and a knife, and who threatened to kill himself and others. The suspect’s mother called 911, who reported that her son was suicidal and had a gun and a knife. The officers tried to communicate with the suspect and de-escalate the situation, but the suspect did not comply with their commands and continued to hold his weapons. The officers used less-lethal options, but they were ineffective in stopping the suspect. The suspect was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The officers involved in the shooting were placed on administrative leave and the incident is being investigated by multiple agencies, such as the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner, and the Burbank Police Department’s Professional Standards Bureau.