police-shooting · Jamacha Road and Gillespie Drive, San Diego, California

What happened after the San Diego officer-involved shooting video spread?

What happened?

Following a January 22, 2026, officer-involved shooting in San Diego, suspect Edwaun Thames was charged with felony evading, possession of a stolen vehicle, and vehicle theft. Investigations into officer conduct and liability are ongoing, with a gold lighter manufactured to look like a revolver found at the scene.

Interim public outcome

Last checked: Jun 21, 2026
Sources: San Diego County Sheriff's Department; KOGO News Staff; sandiego.gov; San Diego County District Attorney

Timeline

  1. The officer-involved shooting occurs around 1:30 p.m. near Jamacha Road and Gillespie Drive in San Diego, following a pursuit of a stolen vehicle driven by Edwaun Thames. San Diego Police Department releases a preliminary video of the incident.

  2. Edwaun Thames is booked into jail and formally charged with Felony Evading a Police Officer, Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, and Vehicle Theft after being released from medical care.

  3. Authorities release more comprehensive video footage of the police shooting, providing a full critical incident breakdown.

  4. As of this date, investigations by the San Diego Sheriff's Department's Homicide Unit, District Attorney's Office, FBI, and various SDPD internal units are ongoing, with no public updates on officer criminal liability or internal review outcomes.

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