Police killings
2013-2020

Oscar Anaya

Male, Hispanic

Date of the incident: 11/15/2017

Van Nuys, Los Angeles, CA
Sherman Way and Kester Ave

A gang unit from the Los Angeles Police Department's Van Nuys Station had begun following a gray car, which officers believed was stolen, police said. During the pursuit, someone inside the vehicle allegedly opened fire on the pursuing police car. They continued following the car until it crashed into a light pole a short distance away. Oscar Anaya got out of the car and was shot and killed.