police shootingSan Diego — 41-year-old Huy Ly was shot and killed by San Diego Police officers on September 23, 2025, after being reported to be armed with a gun and a knife near Fay Elementary School before school hours. 

Incident Details

At around 6:43 a.m., authorities received reports of a man sitting on a bench near Fay Elementary School holding a gun and a knife. When officers arrived, they located Ly about a block away, near Orange Avenue and 52nd Street. Officers attempted de-escalation, including bean bag rounds and a K-9 unit. At some point, officers fired their weapons, and Lywas pronounced dead at the scene. It was later determined that Ly’s alleged weapon was a replica firearm

The California Department of Justice is leading the investigation into the shooting to ensure independent review. 

Legal Context & Use-of-Force Standards

  • Under California Penal Code § 835a, law enforcement officers may use deadly force only when they reasonably believe that it is necessary to prevent imminent death or serious injury.
  • Constitutional protection under the Fourteenth Amendment requires that individuals—regardless of allegations—receive due process and protection from excessive or unjustified force.
  • Civil rights statutes such as 42 U.S.C. § 1983 may allow legal recourse if investigations show law enforcement violated constitutional standards.

Seeking Accountability for Officer Involved Shootings

If you or a loved one has been impacted by police misconduct or an in-custody incident such as this one involving Huy Ly, contact The Sehat Law Firm at (949) 825-5200 for a free consultation, or complete the form at the bottom of this page to discuss your case with our legal team.

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