"Homeless Aspiring Actor Fatally Shot by CHP Officer on LA Freeway"

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Source: Los Angeles Times
"Homeless Aspiring Actor Fatally Shot by CHP Officer on LA Freeway"
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Jesse Dominguez, an aspiring actor struggling with substance use issues, mental health disorder, and homelessness, was shot and killed by a California Highway Patrol (CHP) officer during a struggle on the 105 Freeway in Watts. The CHP stated that Dominguez had accessed a Taser and used it against the officer, prompting the officer to fire his service weapon in self-defense. However, Dominguez's family believes it was police brutality. Dominguez's family described him as a troubled man who wanted to be an actor but faced difficulties in achieving his dreams. The incident is under investigation by the California Department of Justice.

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