California Department of Justice Releases a Report on Officer-Involved Shooting of Juan Carlos Chabel-Orellano

August 11, 2026 Contact: (916) 210-6000, agpressoffice@doj.ca.gov OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta, in accordance with Assembly Bill 1506 (AB 1506), today released a new report on the investigation into the death of Juan Carlos Chabel-Orellano from an officer-involved shooting in Bakersfield, California on December 20, 2022. The incident involved police officers from the Bakersfield Police Department (BPD). The report is part of the California Department of Justice’s (DOJ) persistent efforts to promote transparency, accountability, and trust in law enforcement practices. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of the incident that details the DOJ’s findings. After a thorough investigation, the DOJ concluded that criminal charges against the involved officers were not appropriate in this case. “Incidents like these remind us that there is still room to strive towards a safer California,” said Attorney General Bonta. “AB 1506 is a critical transparency and accountability tool, and our hope for this report is to provide some understanding and aid in advancing towards safer communities. Together, we aim to foster a system that not only protects the rights of individua