The California Department of Justice released an AB 1506 report on Oct. 6, 2026, and concluded there is insufficient evidence to file criminal charges in the Oct. 29, 2023, officer-involved shooting that killed Abigail Lopez.

The DOJ’s account says Anaheim Police officers responded to a 911 call about an individual with what appeared to be an assault rifle; officers located Lopez at a bus stop holding what appeared to be a gun, ordered her to drop it, and opened fire after she pointed the apparent gun in their direction. The DOJ said the device later proved to be a gel blaster, a replica firearm.

The DOJ concluded it could not prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the officers acted without the intent to defend themselves and others from what they reasonably believed was an imminent risk of death or serious bodily injury; therefore the department said no criminal prosecution will proceed and no further action will be taken in the case.

The report included three recommendations for the Anaheim Police Department: provide additional training on dispatch communications so dispatchers obtain and relay pertinent information and determine appropriate priority coding for armed subjects or potential mental-health crises; provide additional officer training on using communication as an effective de-escalation strategy; and amend de-escalation policy and training to comply with state law.

Attorney General said, “Incidents like these are always troubling, and we hope this report helps bring a sense of closure and clarity to the community and those personally impacted.”

The DOJ posted a copy of the report and its recommendations; the department’s findings are the state’s official account of the investigation under AB 1506, and implementation of the recommendations will determine whether the Anaheim Police Department changes practice.

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