Bodycam Reveals Final Moments of Jaden Michaca | Orange County News

Bodycam footage released by Santa Ana police shows the chilling final moments before officers fatally shot 15-year-old Jaden Michaca during a mental health crisis call. After a 911 call from his stepfather—who said Jaden had stabbed him and barricaded himself inside—the officers entered the home, ordered Jaden to drop a knife, and fired when he refused. Jaden’s family disputes the police version, calling it unjustified deadly force and filing a lawsuit, while police insist they were unaware of his mental health history. Multiple investigations are underway, spotlighting the dangerous gap between law enforcement response and mental health care. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/339258a5f0e146e9