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Family, advocates demand release of full body‑cam footage in fatal Anaheim officer‑involved shooting
Summary
Family members and community advocates pressed the council for release of unedited body‑worn camera footage and the names of officers involved in the Dec. 6, 2025 killing of 19‑year‑old Alberto (Albert) Arzola, calling the police department's public statements inconsistent with an open investigation.
Family members of Alberto (Albert) Arzola and community advocates used the Feb. 11 public‑comment period to demand transparency from the Anaheim Police Department and the city.
Karina, speaking with CSOC, told the council the family has not received the names of the officers involved or unedited body‑worn camera footage from the Dec. 6, 2025 incident and said the community "demand[s] to see the unedited footage with audio" so residents and the family can evaluate official claims. Mariah, identified as Arzola's girlfriend, described the aftermath and said family members were held for hours and traumatized, and she asked, "Why wasn't he given the help he needed right away?"
Several family members recounted pain and said they were seeking justice; one speaker described the chief's public statements as ‘‘reactive and explosive’’ and said the chief had already expressed a view that officers acted appropriately despite an open investigation. A council member replied on the dais that an independent review by the district attorney's office is underway.
Why it matters: The family's requests — release of footage and the officers' identities — touch on policing transparency, independent oversight, and public trust. Multiple council members pledged to continue seeking transparency while noting the investigation's independent status.
What the council/staff said: The mayor and council repeatedly expressed condolences; one council member said she expected a full and transparent report and another emphasized that the district attorney is reviewing the matter. The police chief, in his later presentation, reiterated that the department will review policies and improve transparency and data reporting.
Next steps: Family members said they would continue returning to meetings and pushing for the release of footage. The council did not take direct action to force disclosure during the meeting; staff said the district attorney's office is conducting an inquiry and the department will cooperate.
Representative quote: "We demand the unedited footage with audio and to let us determine the claims that Anaheim PD is making," Karina said during public comment.
