Authorities in LA confirm the man shot dead was from Cameroon . Deportation blocked by Cameroon government 's refusal to respond . Man , 1990s , killed in violent struggle which was caught on film last Sunday . Police say the man tried to grab a gun , but footage sparked angry protests . Police were trying to arrest him for not reporting to probation officials . Originally thought to be French , authorities now say he stole his identity . He gained passport in 39 under name and birth date of innocent man .
Authorities in LA confirm the man shot dead was from Cameroon . Deportation blocked by Cameroon government 's refusal to respond . Man , 39 , killed in violent struggle which was caught on film last Sunday . Police say the man tried to grab a gun , but footage sparked angry protests . Police were trying to arrest him for not reporting to probation officials . Originally thought to be French , authorities now say he stole his identity . He gained passport in 1990s under name and birth date of innocent man .