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Suspect Steals Officer's Gun Before Being Shot to Death

  • On January 24, 2025, Fountain Valley officers responded to reports of 26-year-old Osean McClintock attempting to access a vehicle occupied by a woman parked in the vicinity of Kazuo Masuda Middle School.
  • Police made contact with McClintock following a witness tip about his suspicious activity, which led to a chase on foot and a physical confrontation with a female officer who remained inside her patrol vehicle.
  • During the struggle, McClintock wrestled the officer’s gun away, entered the police SUV, and refused commands to sit down despite officers’ demands.
  • The officer’s partner arrived and fired multiple rounds, including 10 shots, fatally wounding McClintock, who died at the location.
  • The shooting is under investigation by the Fountain Valley Police Department alongside the Orange County DA’s Office, which includes a review by Internal Affairs focusing on the officer’s conduct and adherence to use of force protocols.
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MyNewsLA.com broke the news in on Thursday, May 15, 2025.
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