A man shot in the head by Chula Vista Police Officers as he held a knife to another man's throat last weekend has died, according to the Chula Vista Police Department.
A man shot in the head by Chula Vista Police Officers as he held a knife to another man's throat last weekend has died, according to the Chula Vista Police Department.Officers were called around 7:45 p.m. to what was believed to be a fight between two homeless individuals at an apartment complex near Moss Street and Broadway on Feb. 4. They arrived to find Sammarco with the knife to the throat of a 34-year-old man in a stairwell, CVPD said.
Crisis negotiation officers tried to reason with Sammarco and help him toward a peaceful surrender, but Sammarco responded with screams and threats to kill his hostage, according to CVPD.Sign up for NBC San Diego newsletters. As the negotiation continued, a team of officers climbed through a balcony and entered an apartment next to the stairwell. Soon after, an officer was able to crack open a door and shoot Sammarco in the head, allowing for the victim to escape.
Sammarco was taken to a hospital but died from his injuries. The victim, a 34-year-old homeless man from Chula Vista, was treated for non-life-threatening neck injuries at the hospital. He didn't know Sammarco until Sammarco threatened him and forced him into the apartment complex, according to investigators.
CVPD identified the officer who fired on Sammarco as Alfonso Perdomo, a five-year veteran of the force. He is currently assigned as a K-9 handler and also supports the SWAt team, CVPD said.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Chula Vista Fire investigator and specially trained K-9 partner now on dutyThe Chula Vista Fire Department has a new fire investigation team on duty that includes a specially trained arson dog.
Read more »
Chula Vista Tenant Manages to Stay Almost Two Years in His Home After Eviction OrderFor almost two years, Luis Castro fought not one, but five eviction notices. He now continues in his home of 14 years, an example of the importance of knowing your rights as a tenant.
Read more »
City of Chula Vista hosts 'Zero Waste Academy' for neighborsThe city's office of sustainability says this is the first of seven sessions, and the courses will run through March 23. The city hopes to reduce waste by 90% over the next 12 years.
Read more »
Officer, suspect, and victim identified in deadly Chula Vista shootingSan Diego Police have identified the Chula Vista Police officer involved in a deadly South Bay shooting over the weekend.
Read more »
LAPD officers shoot, injure man with outstanding felony charge in Van NuysIt happened Tuesday afternoon in the area of Tyrone Avenue and Victory Boulevard.
Read more »
Memphis man alleges he was beaten by same officers charged in Tyre Nichols' killingA 22-year-old Black man filed a lawsuit against the city of Memphis and the five police officers accused of fatally beating Tyre Nichols, saying they assaulted him three days before Nichols' death in early January.
Read more »