Authorities have released video footage depicting a police shooting that resulted in the death of a 16-year-old boy, identified by family members as Konoa Steven Wilson. The tragic incident occurred on January 28 at the Santa Fe Depot in downtown San Diego.
According to the San Diego Police Department (SDPD), Officer Daniel Gold had just arrived at the depot on an unrelated call when he received a report of gunfire shortly before 9 p.m. Witnesses and surveillance footage reveal that moments before the shooting, Wilson was walking along the boarding platform, where he was approached by another youth. This individual, armed with a gun, reportedly fired multiple shots at Wilson before fleeing the scene, prompting the teenager to run for his life.
Officer Gold rushed to the area with his weapon drawn and body camera activated. Just as Wilson emerged onto a sidewalk, Gold fired on him at close range. The teen managed to run a short distance before collapsing. Responding officers immediately began administering CPR and discovered a concealed handgun under Wilson’s clothing.
Paramedics arrived and transported Wilson to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Initially, authorities withheld identifying the victim, but Wilson’s family confirmed his identity to CBS 8. His father described him as “a leader” who had never been in trouble before, expressing confusion over the incident and asserting that it “doesn’t make sense.”
Investigators from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office are leading the inquiry into the police shooting, as part of a regional agreement aimed at minimizing conflicts of interest. The District Attorney’s Office will ultimately determine whether Officer Gold acted within legal bounds during the incident.
