The State Attorney General’s Office has completed an investigation into the officer involved shooting death of a man on a train in Mount Shasta City. It was Christmas Day of 2023. Officer Jeremiah Capurro responded to a call from a southbound train that was stopping because of a disruption with 32-year-old Nicolas Detweiler. He had allegedly been threatening Amtrak personnel and passengers with brass knuckles. The officer boarded the train with a Taser in his hand and confronted Detweiler, who reacted defensively and grabbed the Taser. An Amtrak crewmember tried to restrain Detweiler who then punched the officer, nearly knocking him out. After delivering a barrage of baton strikes on Detweiler, Officer Capurro drew his gun and when Detweiler put his brass knuckles on and began beating the Amtrak employee, he was shot multiple times. The Amtrak employee was also struck by gunfight. He was treated for his injuries. Detweiler was declared dead at the scene. Officer Capurro suffered a moderate concussion and facial injuries. The Justice Department found that the officer acted to prevent death or serious injury and is not subject to prosecution. They made some recommendations about making tactical plans before contacting subjects. They also urge more training in Taser use, and in reducing danger to bystanders when using deadly force.
-Steve Gibson