LAPD releases body cam of deadly Boyle Heights hospital shooting

Wednesday, July 25, 2018
BOYLE HEIGHTS, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Los Angeles police released body camera footage of a deadly officer-involved shooting that happened inside a Boyle Heights hospital.

The video doesn't include the actual shooting, but a number of incidents around it. Authorities said they arrested Omar Magana on suspicion of robbery last month.
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While in custody, he appeared to suffer a medical emergency and was taken to White Memorial Hospital. His handcuffs were removed so a doctor could examine him.

But police said when officers tried to put them back on, Magana went for an officer's gun and that's when they shot him.
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He died from his wounds not long after.

An investigation remains ongoing to determine if the use of force was justified.
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