REPORT: The FBI has agreed to review a controversial fatal officer-involved shooting that sparked days of unrest and violence in Anaheim.
Anaheim officials said they have also asked state officials to launch a review of the Saturday incident, which is already being probed by the Orange County district attorney. The district attorney has asked the public to share any photos or video of the shooting and its aftermath.
During unrest Tuesday night, people grabbed rocks from a construction site at Santa Ana Street and Anaheim Boulevard and hurled them at officers. Others in the area ignited a fire in the weeds and in trash bins as they were chased by police.
Officials said they will continue to crack down on unlawful protests and vandalism if there are more protests in the coming days.
"Anaheim is a strong community and a community that works together to solve its problems," Mayor Tom Tait said at a news conference Wednesday morning. "I think it's important for city officials to hear from people we serve … but violence and vandalism have no part in the conversation."
Tait said he was disturbed by the Tuesday night protesters -- about two-thirds of whom city officials believe are not from Anaheim -- who took "advantage of this evening of dialogue to try to create chaos in our downtown neighborhoods."
"They chose violence and vandalism over respectful communications," Tait said.
Anaheim Police Chief John Welter said the crowd grew to more than 1,000 at times. Protests were allowed to continue, he said, until the violence escalated and became threatening to police and others in the area.
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