Police killings
2013-2020

Ruben Herrera

Male, Hispanic

Date of the incident: 12/19/2015

Torrance, Los Angeles, CA
1000 W Carson St

Herrera allegedly reached for an officer's firearm during an altercation inside a local hospital. He was shot once in the torso. Officers brought Herrera to hospital after using a Taser and pepper spray on him as they claimed he resisted arrest. His mother witnessed the arrest and said Herrera had complied with police commands.