Loc Quang Ta

Deadly force

Ta and his wife had an argument. A domestic disturbance was reported. Officer Keith Whitehead responded. Ta, wielding a meat cleaver, threatened his wife, barricaded in a closet and screaming. Officer Whitehead drew his gun and told Ta to surrender. Ta threw the cleaver at Officer Whitehead, severely lacerating his face. Officer Whitehead shot at Ta, striking him three times and killing him. Officer Whitehead had served SAPD for 15 years.