California Department of Justice Releases Report on Officer-Involved Shooting of Austin Heiselman

August 14, 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 report on the death of Austin Heiselman from an officer-involved shooting in Fullerton, California on February 10, 2023. The incident involved officers from the Fullerton Police Department (FPD). This report is part of the California Department of Justice’s (DOJ) continuous efforts to provide transparency and accountability in law enforcement practices. The report presents a thorough analysis of the incident that outlines DOJ’s findings. After an extensive investigation, DOJ concluded that the evidence does not support filing criminal charges in this case. “Incidents like these are always troubling, and we hope this report helps bring comfort and clarity to the community and those personally impacted,” said Attorney General Bonta. “My office is continually working to build a safer California and AB 1506 is crucial in that process. We aim to foster a system that not only protects the rights of individuals but also promotes trust and accountability between law enforcement agencies and Californian communiti