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Samuel Soto
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Gender
Male
Age
53 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
07/26/2021
Location
W Pico Blvd and S Union Ave Los Angeles CA 90006 Los Angeles
Cause of Death
Deadly force
On July 26, 2021, around 8:50 p.m., LAPD officers responded to a radio call of a man holding a knife. As officers arrived, they saw Samuel Soto, holding a knife. Soto was told to drop the knife, however he failed to comply. Soto charged at one of the officers, and an officer shot him. Soto was struck by gunfire, fell to the ground, and dropped the knife. Soto stood up and chased officers. As additional officers arrived, Soto removed a cell phone from his pants pocket. An officer ordered Soto to drop the phone and shot him again. He died on Nov. 2, 2021.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Los Angeles Police Department
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National Anthem
United States