A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot by Santa Ana police after allegedly stabbing his mother's boyfriend and refusing to drop a knife during a family disturbance. - The incident occurred on June 14 at 10:30 p.m.
in the 3400 block of South Main Street. - The boy was under the influence and vandalizing the apartment before stabbing the 53-year-old victim.
- Police fired after the boy ignored commands to drop the weapon; a knife and other weapons were found. - The investigation is being handled by the Orange County District Attorney's office.
The boy's death highlights ongoing tensions around police use of force involving minors.