Dashcam video shows Pasadena officers' 'horseplay' ends with shooting
TL;DR
Pasadena police released dashcam footage of a September 2025 incident in which one officer shot a colleague during what Chief Harris called unsafe, out-of-policy horseplay inside a department parking garage; the shooter, Roy Alatorre, has separated from the city and the case is under criminal investigation with state authorities reviewing. The round pierced the cruiser windshield, injuring the other officer who later recovered.
- Pasadena police officer shoots colleague during 'horseplay' in department parking lot, chief says Los Angeles Times
- Pasadena police officer accidentally shot by fellow cop, video shows ABC7 Los Angeles
- Pasadena Releases Video of Officer-Involved Shooting Caused by Firearms Horseplay Pasadena Now
- Pasadena police officer accidentally shot by fellow cop in 'horseplay' incident Yahoo
- Critical Incident Information Video PA2025-70379 – Police Department City of Pasadena
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