CNN —A Southern California man accused of shooting and killing a homeless man he woke up for blocking a sidewalk captured the shooting on video, according to the Orange County district attorney.
The sleeping man awoke and began yelling at Elliot to get away from him, the release said.
Elliott, who was charged with felony voluntary manslaughter and felony enhancement of personal use of a firearm, is accused of grabbing a handgun from his pushcart, according to the release.
Authorities said in the release that a video taken by Elliot shows Avalos standing up and throwing a shoe at Elliot, who then ducks to avoid the shoe.
Seconds later, according to the release, the video shows Elliot shooting Avalos three times.
Persons:
Craig Sumner Elliott, Antonio García Avalos, Elliott, Elliot, Avalos
Organizations:
CNN, pushcart, Orange County Sheriff’s Department, Authorities, Garden, Garden Grove Police Department
Locations:
Southern California, Orange County, Garden Grove , California, Orange, Garden Grove