A Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy shot and killed 27-year-old Niani Finlayson, who had called 911 to report a domestic violence incident involving her former boyfriend. The incident occurred on December 4 in Lancaster, northern LA County. The deputy involved, Ty Shelton, had a previous fatal shooting in 2020 under similar circumstances, The Guardian reported.

According to the LA sheriff's department (LASD), Finlayson called for help, reporting that her ex-boyfriend was refusing to leave and that she was in immediate danger. Upon arriving at her apartment, deputies heard screaming and signs of a struggle. Finlayson, who was inside with her nine-year-old daughter, had been injured by her ex-boyfriend and wanted him removed from the premises.