North Hollywood, California
November 22, 2013
Agencies: Los Angeles Police Department California LAPD | LAPD North Hollywood Division
Cause of death: Shooting
Last updated: almost 6 years ago
Officials have identified the 18-year-old man fatally shot by police Saturday night in North Hollywood as Jose Jovanny Mendoza.
The incident occurred at approximately 8 p.m. near Burbank Boulevard and Riverton Avenue while officers were responding to a report of a man with a gun, LAPD Sgt. Ernie Fischer said.
Police say Mendoza turned toward officers while holding a semi-automatic pistol. Officers viewed Mendoza as a threat and opened fire.