Javier Ambriz Vasquez, a 60-year-old Latino man, was shot and killed by Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies on June 4, 2021, near 12400 Mar Vista Street in Whittier, California. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner‑Coroner ruled the cause of death to be gunshot wounds inflicted by the deputies after they encountered him following a call and a confrontation.

Vasquez’s family has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, alleging the deputies used excessive force, failed to de‑escalate, and ought to have placed him on a psychiatric hold because he was mentally ill. The suit argues deputies knew of his mental health issues and did not take steps to ensure his safety.

The shooting remains under investigation and the family’s lawsuit was pending as of this report. If anyone witnessed the incident or knew Javier, can you share what you remember?