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Bodycam Reveals Final Moments of Jaden Michaca | Orange County News
Bodycam footage released by Santa Ana police shows the chilling final moments before officers fatally shot 15-year-old Jaden Michaca during a mental health crisis call. After a 911 call from his stepfather—who said Jaden had stabbed him and barricaded himself inside—the officers entered the home, ordered Jaden to drop a knife, and fired when he refused. Jaden’s family disputes the police version, calling it unjustified deadly force and filing a lawsuit, while police insist they were unaware of his mental health history. Multiple investigations are underway, spotlighting the dangerous gap…
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