LOMPOC, Calif. – A 20-year-old resident of Lompoc was fatally shot by police officers while they were responding to reports of a carjacking and a robbery attempt at a convenience store on December 29, 2023. The man, identified as Connor Amador, was confronted by police officers outside the store and was subsequently shot.
According to the Lompoc Police, Amador allegedly robbed the clerk at the convenience store of alcohol and money before attempting to carjack someone at the gas pumps and then returning to the store to attempt another armed robbery.
Amador’s family has set up a GoFundMe page to cover his memorial service and funeral costs, describing him as a dedicated brother, uncle, son, and friend. The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating the shooting. It remains unclear what Amador was armed with or what prompted the police to shoot him during their confrontation.
The incident has prompted an investigation into the actions of the police officers involved, as questions continue to arise regarding the use of force and the circumstances leading up to the shooting. As the investigation unfolds, authorities are working to gather more information to provide clarity on the events that transpired on the night of the shooting.
Connor Amador, 20, was shot and killed by police officers in response to reports of a robbery at a convenience store in Lompoc, California. The incident remains under investigation by the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office, with many questions still unanswered regarding the use of force and the circumstances surrounding the shooting.