2012 Anaheim, California police shooting and protests

The Anaheim police shootings and protests of July 2012 involve two fatal shootings by police officers in Anaheim, California, and subsequent public protests. On July 21, Manuel Diaz was shot and killed by Anaheim Police officer Nick Bennallack after he threw an object believed to be heroin onto a roof during a foot chase. Protests ensued after the shooting. On July 22, Joel Acevedo was shot and killed by Anaheim police in an exchange of gunfire. Both shootings were ruled justified by the Orange County District Attorney's Office.

2012 Anaheim, California police shooting and protests

The Anaheim police shootings and protests of July 2012 involve two fatal shootings by police officers in Anaheim, California, and subsequent public protests. On July 21, Manuel Diaz was shot and killed by Anaheim Police officer Nick Bennallack after he threw an object believed to be heroin onto a roof during a foot chase. Protests ensued after the shooting. On July 22, Joel Acevedo was shot and killed by Anaheim police in an exchange of gunfire. Both shootings were ruled justified by the Orange County District Attorney's Office.