Man Shot and Killed After Charging Police with Shovel Near Elementary School

An unsettling bodycam video captures the moments when an Anaheim police officer shot and killed a man who charged at him wielding a shovel outside a school campus.

The incident began around 12:45 p.m. when officers responded to a call about a suspicious individual possibly under the influence, holding a brick and a shovel.

Officer saw the suspect, 36-year-old Rudy Anthony Martinez II, sprinting toward his patrol car while holding a shovel. Despite multiple warnings to stop, Martinez continued advancing and swung the tool at the officer.

In the footage, the officer shouts commands such as “sit down” and “you’re gonna get shot” but Martinez keeps slashing through the air and approaches closer.

The officer fired two warning shots, but Martinez persisted. Ultimately, the officer drew his firearm and discharged it, hitting Martinez. First aid was administered at the scene until paramedics arrived, who then transported Martinez to the hospital, where he died 30 minutes later.

Details of the Incident

The shooting occurred near the parking lot of John Marshall Elementary School, which was placed on lockdown. Fortunately, no students witnessed the event. The Anaheim Police Department confirmed that an officer-involved shooting took place upon encountering the armed individual.