LAPD Releases Bodycam Video of Officer-Involved Shooting, Mission Area

On Monday, May 11, 2026, the Chief of Police authorized the release of the officer(s) name(s) who were involved in an Officer Involved Shooting, that occurred Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in Mission Area, Mission Area Officer(s) involved: Sergeant I Jose Monzon, Serial No. 39883 Police Officer II Shenia Garcia, Serial No. 45800 and Police Officer II Ruben Fuentes, Serial No. 42686. *The following information is based on a preliminary and ongoing investigation, which continues to evolve as investigators interview witnesses, review physical and electronic records, and analyze forensic evidence. The Department’s understanding of the facts and circumstances may change as additional evidence is collected and analyzed* Los Angeles: On May 5, 2026, at around 1244 pm; Mission Patrol Division uniformed officers responded to an additional unit request from Mission Area Narcotics Enforcement Detail (NED) officers who observed a suspect, later identified as Jason Vega, wanted for outstanding warrants. When the officers contacted Vega, he fled on foot, onto the embankment of the eastbound 210 Freeway. Vega then ran across the 210 freeway where he attempted to carjack a pickup truck that was travelling west on the freeway. The officers again contacted Vega, who was observed to be armed with a handgun. Numerous commands were given to Vega to drop the firearm, which he refused to comply with, resulting in an Officer-Involved Shooting. Vega fell to the ground, disregarded officer’s commands, and moved toward his firearm. The officers used an intermediate force option to gain compliance from Vega and he was taken into custody. Vega was transported by rescue ambulance to Olive View Medical Center, where he was treated and medically cleared for booking. A Glock handgun, Model 22, 40-caliber was recovered at the scene and booked as evidence. No community members or officers were injured as a result of this incident. Force Investigation Division (FID) investigators responded to the scene and assumed investigative responsibility for this incident.