The California Department of Justice (DOJ) has officially cleared Fullerton Police Department officers of criminal wrongdoing in the fatal February 10, 2023, shooting of 48-year-old Austin Heiselman.
Released by Attorney General Rob Bonta under AB 1506, the report found insufficient evidence to prove the officers did not act in self-defense.
What Originally Happened in the 2023 Fullerton Incident
Following an automated alert for a vehicle linked to an armed robbery, officers pursued Austin Heiselman through Fullerton. During the high-speed chase, Heiselman displayed what looked like a handgun.
After crashing near La Habra, Heiselman fled on foot and assumed a shooting stance when cornered…