Jason Lee Maccani Dies in Los Angeles Police Shooting Incident Holding a Plastic Fork

Los Angeles, California – Police in Los Angeles have released body-cam footage of a fatal shooting incident involving a man holding a plastic fork.

An officer involved in the February 3 shooting at a warehouse in downtown Los Angeles is currently under investigation to determine if proper protocols on the use of deadly force were followed, authorities announced on Tuesday.

The individual who tragically lost his life in the incident has been identified as Jason Lee Maccani, aged 36.

The recently released footage captures a tense confrontation between the man and multiple police officers in the corridor of the building.

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The officers instruct the man to approach them with his arms raised, and initially, he appears to comply.

However, he continues to advance with clenched fists, holding an object that the officers perceived as a screwdriver.

Despite attempts to restrain him, the police stated that their efforts were unsuccessful.

The video footage captures the moment when the man approaches the police, followed by the sound of gunshots.

\”The suspect grabbed one of the officers and the Beanbag Shotgun she was holding, resulting in an Officer-Involved Shooting,\” as per the statement released.

Authorities were alerted to the situation after receiving a call reporting an \”assault with a deadly weapon\” at the warehouse.

The caller mentioned that the individual in question appeared to be under the influence of substances and was making threats with a stick.

Maccani was pronounced dead at a nearby medical facility.

Fortunately, none of the warehouse employees or law enforcement personnel sustained any injuries during the incident.