Los Angeles, CA - Holman Gomez, Age 39, Killed in LAPD Officer-Involved Shooting

Los Angeles, CA (Feb 05, 2026) - A 39-year-old man, Holman Gomez, was fatally shot by Los Angeles police officers on February 5, 2026, during a daytime encounter in the Figueroa Street area.

According to police statements, officers were alerted by Los Angeles Fire Department personnel at approximately 9:30 a.m. regarding a man reportedly in possession of a rifle.

Officers located Mr. Gomez seated on a concrete bench near Figueroa Street and State Drive.

Police allege that during the encounter, Mr. Gomez pointed the weapon toward officers, prompting an officer-involved shooting.

Mr. Gomez was struck by gunfire and later pronounced dead at the scene despite medical aid rendered by officers. Authorities later stated that the weapon recovered was an air rifle.

The department’s Force Investigation Division is currently reviewing the incident.

Civil Rights and Use-of-Force Considerations

Fatal police shootings raise serious constitutional and legal questions. In California, peace officers are permitted to use deadly force only when it is reasonably necessary to prevent an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury.

Independent reviews of officer-involved shootings typically examine factors such as:

• Whether an immediate threat actually existed at the moment force was used
• Whether officers employed de-escalation techniques when feasible
• Whether less-lethal alternatives were available
• Whether officer conduct aligned with departmental policy and training
• How the nature of the weapon involved influenced tactical decisions

When lethal force is used, the analysis focuses not on hindsight, but on whether the officer’s actions were objectively reasonable under the totality of the circumstances.

Potential Legal Implications

An internal police investigation does not determine civil liability. If evidence later shows that the use of force violated applicable California or federal law, some families choose to consult legal counsel to better understand whether civil rights or wrongful death laws may apply to their specific circumstances.

Such cases often depend on evidence not immediately released to the public, including body-worn camera footage, dispatch recordings, officer training records, and witness statements.

Preserving Rights and Seeking Transparency

In incidents involving police use of deadly force, affected families and witnesses may consider:

• Requesting public records related to the incident
• Preserving any firsthand observations, recordings, or photographs
• Seeking independent legal guidance to understand available rights and remedies

Timely action can be critical to ensuring that evidence is preserved and reviewed appropriately.

If you or a loved one has been impacted by an officer-involved shooting, you may choose to consult with a Los Angeles civil rights attorney to obtain general information about applicable laws and procedures. Call the Law Offices of Christian Contreras, Los Angeles County, California, at (866) 837-1315.

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