The family of an Anaheim teen who was shot and killed by Anaheim police on his front porch earlier this month is taking legal action against the city and police department.
The family of 19-year-old Alberto Arzola announced the filing of a claim, typically a precursor to a lawsuit, in the Dec. 6 fatal shooting in the 800 block of South Philadelphia Street. Family members and attorneys spoke at a Tuesday news conference to announce the legal move.
On the night of the shooting, two officers were conducting gang suppression operations in the area when they saw a group of men, including Arzola, run into the neighborhood, police said. In police body-worn camera video, officers appeared to scuffle with Arzola on his front porch…