Los Angeles County prosecutors have decided not to file criminal charges against Deputy Yen Liu for the shooting of Adrian Abelar in 2021, determining that he acted in self-defense. Liu shot Abelar in the back while responding to reports of threats made by him. Although Abelar had discarded his firearm and was face down, the deputies perceived a potential danger from his previous behavior. The prosecutors cited insufficient evidence to contradict Liu's claim of self-defense, alongside Abelar's prior criminal history and the context of the incident.
The investigation revealed that when Deputy Yen Liu approached Adrian Abelar, the latter had already discarded a weapon and was face down on the pavement. Despite this, Liu fired at point-blank range, claiming self-defense against perceived threats, which ultimately led prosecutors to rule out criminal charges.
Los Angeles County prosecutors found "insufficient evidence" to prove Deputy Liu was not acting in lawful self-defense when he shot Abelar, resulting in significant physical harm. The decision reflects the complexities surrounding law enforcement responses to perceived threats.
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