Homicide Report > Julio Sandoval, 47
Julio Sandoval, 47
Died Oct. 9, 2011
Julio Sandoval, a 47-year-old Latino, was shot and killed by police Sunday, Oct. 9, in the 7300 block of Vineland Avenue in Sun Valley, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Los Angeles police officers responded to a report of someone shooting in the air about 5 a.m. and confronted Sandoval, authorities said.
Sandoval reportedly pointed a rifle at the officers, who fired on him. He died at Northridge Hospital Medical Center. No officers were hurt.
Family members told KTLA-TV (Channel 5) that Sandoval had been distraught the night before and called police himself, saying he was carrying a gun. They believe Sandoval may have been trying to commit suicide by cop,
Sandoval’s son said the gun he aimed at officers was a BB gun.
"The whole time I'm just yelling, 'Stop, my dad's just drunk, he's got a BB gun!" the son told KTLA.
Los Angeles police Capt. Peter Whittingham said he could not confirm reports that Sandoval had called police himself or that the weapon was a BB gun.
Anyone with additional information about the shooting is asked to contact the Los Angeles Police Department at (877) LAPD-24-7 (877) 527-3247. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (800) 222-8477.
— Abby Sewell
- Neighborhood: Sun Valley
- Age: 47
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Gunshot
- Day of the week: Sunday
- Agency: LAPD Force Investigation
- Race/Ethnicity: Latino
- Circumstance: Officer-involved
Eight reader comments about Julio Sandoval
LATimes, why are you not allowing any comments to be posted about this incident?
Oct. 31, 2011 at 1:39 p.m.
— Jag
I believe they just did.
Oct. 31, 2011 at 3:14 p.m.
What a horrible scene for the cops.
Nov. 1, 2011 at 4:58 a.m.
"The whole time I'm just yelling, 'Stop, my dad's just drunk, he's got a BB gun!" Meck, Syscom3, Mighty3..., what are your thoughts about this incident?
Nov. 1, 2011 at 9:16 a.m.
A weapons a weapon. Too bad for the victim. But if someone is pointing something that looks like a firearm at me at 5:00AM, and that person is agitated, I am going to assume the worst and stop that person from proving its just a BB gun.
Nov. 1, 2011 at 12:08 p.m.
— Jag
The cops don't know if he has a BB gun or not. They are not going to take a chance. Especially if the son is yelling that his dad is drunk. He's obviously not in a right state of mind and with no self control.
Sounds to me like a case of suicide-by-cop.
Nov. 1, 2011 at 12:35 p.m.
Amazing on how many people accept the "suicide-by-cop" theory and they don't hold the cops responsible. On the other hand, Dr. Kevorkian was charged for doing the same think and went to jail.
Nov. 28, 2011 at 11:06 a.m.
really jag...Lets hold the cops responsible but not julio....Ingorant...
Jan. 8, 2012 at 7:35 p.m.
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