Homicide Report > Donald Handy, 68
Donald Handy, 68
Died Feb. 1, 2012
Donald Handy, a 68-year-old white man, was shot and killed by a deputy Wednesday, Feb. 1, in the 44900 block of Spearman Avenue in Lancaster, according to L.A. County coroner's records.
Deputies went to a home to serve a narcotics search warrant at 9:30 p.m. when Handy suddenly came out of a bedroom holding a 4-foot sword, said Lt. Mary Leef of the Sheriff's Department.
Handy raised the sword at a deputy, who then fired multiple shots at him.
He was pronounced dead at a hospital, Leef said. Coroner’s records show Handy died from a gunshot wound to the chest.
Three other people in the home were detained without incident.
Anyone with additional information about the shooting is asked to contact the sheriff’s homicide bureau at (323) 890-5500. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.
— Dalina Castellanos
- Neighborhood: Lancaster
- Age: 68
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Gunshot
- Day of the week: Wednesday
- Agency: LASD Homicide
- Race/Ethnicity: White
- Circumstance: Officer-involved
- Crime scene: Commercial building
Three reader comments about Donald Handy
Unbelieveable a 68 year old man shot by cops!? Seriously?
Feb. 9, 2012 at 11:34 a.m.
Where are you cops supporters on this one? Syscom3, Meck??
March 9, 2012 at 9:52 a.m.
— Jag
Obviously he dug his own grave. Who in their right mind would charge at an officer while holding a sword? Menace off the streets.
March 9, 2012 at 2:55 p.m.
Share a memory or thought about Donald Handy