Board OIS 11-04_RedactedOfficer Jason CochranUnit: 412BVehicle: 18639DID: 5741Hired: 11/10/1997Uniform: Patrol UniformLast qualification: 2/21/2011Rounds discharged: 4Force used: TaserInjuries: Blood exposure to hands, uniform, gun, leather gear, and bootsInvolved Officer
Jesusita OrtegaStatus: DeceasedInjuries: Multiple GSW, cuts to chestRounds discharged: NoneForce used: Stabbing instrumentCharges:664/187 PCCriminal history summary:•NoneDecedent
•1.5” x ½” wide laceration right side of head•6 “ x ½” wide laceration right side of neck•12” x 1‐2 centimeters wide laceration from victims neck to his left nipple•1” x 1” laceration to left hand•Small laceration to right arm pit area•Small laceration to right temple•Small laceration to his left earVictim Injuries
•Toxicology–Carboxy – THC 200 Nanograms per Milliliter–THC 5.9 Nanograms per MilliliterAutopsy
•GSW right mid chest (fatal)•GSW to left mid chest (stippling present), (fatal)•GSW to left upper chest (stippling present), (fatal)•GSW to right shoulder/chest (fatal)•GSW to left upper arm (potential fatal)•GSW to left upper arm (potential fatal)•Contusions and abrasions to head, torso, both upper and lower extremities•ECD darts on back and right upper extremity•Dr. estimates distance between officer/suspect 15‐20 inches but no more than 24 inches when he firedAutopsy
•Conduct a survey to determine how many officers are currently carrying OC spray•Review OC spray to determine if it is an effective tool72 Hour Review Projects