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Officer Involved Shooting (OIS) Report
Incident Overview
Incident Date: July 21, 2024
Incident Time: 14:35
Location: Los Angeles Customs, Los Angeles, CA
Deputies Involved:
Deputy McKnight
Deputy Weston
Suspect:
Hunter McDonnell, Male
Call Information
Caller: Anonymous
Call Received Time: 14:10
Nature of Call: Report of a clown sighting; male suspect armed with a bat
Narrative
On July 21, 2024, at approximately 14:10 hours, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department received a 911 call from an anonymous caller reporting a suspicious individual dressed as a clown and armed with a baseball bat at the Los Angeles Customs area. The caller indicated that the suspect was behaving erratically and posed a potential threat to public safety.
Deputies McKnight and Weston were dispatched to the scene and arrived at approximately 14:25 hours. Upon arrival, the deputies observed a male subject, later identified as Hunter McDonnell, fitting the description provided by the caller. McDonnell was dressed in a clown costume and was visibly holding a baseball bat.
Deputy McKnight and Deputy Weston approached McDonnell and issued verbal commands for him to drop the bat and surrender. McDonnell did not comply with the deputies' commands and instead became increasingly agitated, raising the bat in a threatening manner. Deputy McKnight attempted to de-escalate the situation by repeating the commands and warning McDonnell of the potential use of force if he did not comply.
Despite multiple warnings, McDonnell advanced toward the deputies, brandishing the bat in a menacing manner. Fearing for their safety and the safety of others in the vicinity, both Deputy McKnight and Deputy Weston discharged their service weapons, striking McDonnell in the torso. McDonnell immediately dropped the bat and fell to the ground.
Deputies McKnight and Weston secured the scene, called for medical assistance, and began rendering first aid to McDonnell. Paramedics arrived on the scene within minutes and transported McDonnell to Los Angeles County Hospital, where he is currently receiving treatment for his injuries.
Evidence Collected
Body-worn camera footage from both deputies
The baseball bat wielded by the suspect
Witness statements from bystanders at the scene
911 call recording
Statements
Deputy McKnight:
"Upon arrival, we observed Mr. McDonnell in a clown costume holding a bat. Despite repeated commands to drop the weapon, he became more agitated and raised the bat in a threatening manner. We attempted to de-escalate, but he advanced towards us, leaving us no choice but to use force to protect ourselves and others."
Deputy Weston:
"We gave Mr. McDonnell every opportunity to comply and drop the bat. When he advanced on us, I felt it necessary to discharge my weapon to prevent him from causing harm. The decision was made in the interest of public safety."
Conclusion
The investigation into the incident is ongoing. Both deputies involved have been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation, as per department protocol. The body-worn camera footage and other collected evidence will be reviewed to ensure a thorough and transparent investigation.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is committed to conducting a complete and impartial review of the circumstances surrounding this officer-involved shooting. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.