LASD release audio of a deputy involved shooting during a search warrant

On December 15, 2021, at approximately 4:40 AM, Special Enforcement Bureau deputies executed a search & arrest warrant at a residence in the 12400 block of Shoemaker Avenue, Whittier (Unincorporated). The deputies were serving the search warrant at the residence of Juan Marquez, a 23-year-old resident of Whittier. Marquez was wanted in connection with an assault with a deadly weapon where a handgun was used in the assault. The incident occurred in the city of Norwalk on October 31, 2021.

Upon execution of the search & arrest warrant, deputies approached the front door of the location. Deputies announced their presence and ordered the residents to open the front door. After knocking several more times and making announcements, deputies saw several occupants of the residence moving inside the front room. They refused to open the front door and two of the occupants suddenly ran towards the rear of the residence. The deputies forced open the door and as they were positioned at the threshold to make entry, Marquez emerged armed with handgun. Marquez pointed the handgun at the deputies, at which time a deputy-involved shooting occurred. Marquez then moved behind a couch inside the location, again pointed the handgun at the deputies and a second deputy-involved shooting occurred.

Marquez sustained a gunshot wound and was immediately treated by Special Enforcement Bureau-Emergency Services Detail paramedics. He was transported to a local hospital where he received medical treatment for his injuries.

There were no other persons injured during the incident.

A loaded Smith & Wesson 9mm semiautomatic handgun was recovered from the scene.