Wendy Tavares / GoFundMe Burris said that without seeing Monterrosa's actions before the shooting, the. Sean was that kind of guy. In the middle of the night, they received a hysterical call from his girlfriend, who said she was talking to him when she heard gunfire. [33], On June 5, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced a general review of the Vallejo Police Department intended to "build public trust through good policies, practices, and training. The object the officer saw tucked into Monterrosas sweatshirt pocket was actually a 15-inch hammer, Williams said. He is a two-time graduate of UC Berkeley. Oxygen Insider is your all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more. Monterrosa is set to be arraigned on the morning of Feb. 16 in Van Nuys. There was a previous incident at the scene in which a police car was rammed and officers described seeing "potential looters" get into cars and flee, authorities said. Erik Ortiz is a senior reporter for NBC News Digital focusing on racial injustice and social inequality. Bay Area gets a break from winter storm. The officer has been placed on paid administrative leave, along with the other witness officers at the scene. Even though theyre out having a good time, theyre like, Lets provide for this kid.. . After Monterrosa was shot, the officer who fired his weapon could be heard asking, "What'd he point at us?". An official with the San Francisco district attorneys office confirmed that Sean Monterrosa had an open case for discharging a firearm as well as drug sale charges. [50] The protestors were later arrested and detained overnight in Sacramento County Jail. ET. Monterrosa died from gunshot wounds during an encounter with police outside a Walgreens in Vallejo Monday night. 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Most Californians can put off filing taxes until Oct. 16 but should they? Monterrosa's death is the 18th fatal police-involved shooting since 2010, and the majority of those killed were Black and brown men, records show. "This is the perfect example of why police departments should be forbidden from investigating themselves.". Those of us who are allies in this fight only see what the media and our news feeds allow us to see: hashtags, petitions, and calls to action. Burris said that without seeing Monterrosa's actions before the shooting, the police's account of having to use deadly force isn't corroborated and Monterrosa may have been in the process of surrendering. Robert Monterrosa. Cassidy can be reached on twitter at @meganrcassidy, and will talk about true crime as long as you'll let her. 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While the California Department of Justice announced last month that it will undertake an "expansive review" of the Vallejo Police Department because of its history of policing complaints, Attorney General Xavier Becerra has declined to independently investigate Monterrosa's shooting, leaving it to the Solano County District Attorney's Office to determine whether charges are warranted. When not organizing, you can find her traveling the world, listening to Beyonce, or manifesting the life her ancestors deserved. 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Sean was kneeling outside a Walgreens and not carrying a firearm when an officer opened fire sending five bullets through his own windshield. Neyland Jr. played for his father on the Vols' 1951 national championship team and lettered in 1952 and 1953. Updated to include drought zones while tracking water shortage status of your area, plus reservoir levels and a list of restrictions for the Bay Areas largest water districts. He was a good friend if you ever needed him, he was there for you. "[34][1] The review is authorized by an agreement between the city of Vallejo and the California Department of Justice effective until June 5, 2023. Monterrosa died at the hospital, the chief said. [8][26] At 3:00 pm on the afternoon of June 3, 2020 the Vallejo police chief announced that the previously disclosed shooting involved an officer fatally shooting someone. Allen Robert Shaak. His unspoken words were: Heres the baton. In January of this year, a special prosecutor hired by Abrams to investigate the McCoy shooting determined the involved officers were "legally justified.". North Hollywood Area patrol officers responded to a call of an assault at the corner of Sarah Street and Vineland Place at around 1:35 a.m., according to the LAPD. Monterrosa was scheduled to start a new carpentry job Friday. Abrams' office did not immediately return a request for comment Thursday about leading an investigation or the destruction of evidence, while the state Department of Justice had no comment. Megan Cassidy is a crime reporter with The Chronicle, also covering cops, criminal justice issues and mayhem. Nine months later, his sisters are still looking for justice. [3] The Bay Area News Group identified the shooter as Jarrett Tonn on June 5. True story: The last time we heard from Sean, he was asking us to sign a petition for George Floyd. "There will be no cover up or any sugar coating on my watch. Nold said that reviewing the windshield was necessary for an accurate scene recreation and to help determine the trajectory of the bullets, especially since bodycam video does not show Monterrosa until he was already lying on the ground. My only consolation is that his soul is free and in peace. I thank you all for the love and support. GHs Adam Huss Shares His Exciting New Role! Lilly Melgar Net Worth. [39][40], On February 10, 2021, United States District Judge Troy L. Nunley denied a change of venue motion filed by Tonn. [19] California Attorney General Xavier Becerra and the California Department of Justice refused to investigate the shooting in place of the recused District Attorney. Robert Mosca allegedly fought with his assailant before returning to his friends to say, "I think I've been stabbed. I post some memories throughout our years together, Melgar wrote, our wedding being one of the happiest most perfect days of my life in memory of the man that was my husband, Sofias father, a friend for decades, my family. [47][5], In July and August 2020, a billboard calling for "Justice for Sean Monterrosa" and featuring a portrait of Monterrosa by Oree Originol from the Justice for Our Lives project was displayed above 624 Irving Street in San Francisco. The vehicle did not have a camera. Robert Neyland Jr., a former Tennessee football player and son of legendary head coach General Robert Neyland, has died. Sean Monterrosa, 22, was killed by police in Vallejo, California, on June 2, 2020. When the other officers arrived, Monterrosa began running toward a car, then stopped and got into a half-kneeling position facing them, according to officers' accounts. Bonta also expressed his ire with Abrams, claiming she once again punted responsibility in March when local authorities presented their findings to her office. A sign alerting customers to a closed Walgreens store is seen on June 3, 2020, in Vallejo, Calif. Sean Monterrosa, 22, was killed by police in Vallejo, California, on June 2, 2020. The city said in a statement that the police truck had been "placed back into service without prior consultation with the Police Chief or City Attorney's Office.". "The department worked as quickly as reasonably possible to gather accurate information from the initial phases of the investigation to share with the public," Vallejo police said on the city's website. [3], The event sparked outrage in the Bay Area, particularly in Vallejo, which has a long history of police violence, excessive force complaints, and high-profile killings, including the February 2018 shooting of Ronnell Foster and the February 2019 shooting of Willie McCoy. 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