DA: Richmond cops justified in August fatal shooting
DA find Richmond cops justified in shooting of Angel Montano Magallan
The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office says two Richmond police officers were justified in a deadly shooting in August.
RICHMOND, Calif. - The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office has ruled that two Richmond police officers were justified in a fatal shooting in August.
District Attorney Diana Becton concluded that the force used by officers Nicholas Remick and Colton Stocking was reasonable under the circumstances.
The ruling closes the case.
Shooting details
What we know:
Police said officers were responding to a domestic disturbance call around 5 p.m. on Aug. 4.
A 911 caller reported that a man armed with a knife was inside a home threatening to kill people, including their mother.
Body cam video recounts deadly police shooting that killed mentally ill veteran
Richmond PD said officers on scene tried de-escalating, but the man charged at them holding two knives before two officers fired their guns.
According to police, when officers arrived, Angel Alexander Montaño Magallan, 27, was standing outside his apartment armed with two knives.
Authorities said he moved toward the officers while holding the weapons.
Body camera video shows officers ordering Magallan to stop before opening fire.
Body cam shows deadly police shooting in Richmond
The Richmond Police Department released body camera footage and 911 audio on Monday in the police shooting that killed a mentally ill veteran last week.
Mental health battles
Dig deeper:
Magallan’s family said he was a Marine Corps veteran who had been struggling with mental health issues.
"He needed help," his cousin, Adrian Maciel, previously told KTVU. "People get stuck in their own little world, and they can’t get out of it."
The Source: This story was written based on information from the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office along with previous reporting.