No Criminal Charges Filed in Fatal Shooting of Teenager by San Diego Police

San Diego, CA, September 4, 2026 — A police officer involved in the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old boy in San Diego will not face criminal charges. The decision means the officer will not be prosecuted in relation to the incident that resulted in the death of the teenager.

The District Attorney’s office has concluded its review of the case, determining that there is insufficient evidence to pursue criminal charges against the officer. The specific date of the shooting and the identity of the officer were not immediately provided.

Details surrounding the circumstances of the shooting, including the events that led up to the fatal encounter, have not been fully disclosed in publicly available information. The age of the victim, 16 years old, has been confirmed. Following the incident, an investigation was conducted to determine the appropriate course of action regarding potential criminal liability for the officer.

The conclusion reached by the District Attorney’s office indicates that based on the evidence reviewed, the standard for filing criminal charges has not been met. This means the legal process, as it pertains to criminal accountability for the officer’s actions in this specific instance, has reached its conclusion without formal charges being filed.

Information regarding any internal police department reviews or administrative actions that may be pending or have been completed was not provided. The outcome of criminal proceedings does not preclude other forms of review. Further details regarding the case, including the specific findings of the review by the District Attorney’s office, were not immediately made public.

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