Officer in Monterrosa case was 'trigger happy' family's lawyer claims
Civil Rights Attorney John Burris held a news conference on Thursday to announce a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of Sean Monterrossa's family against the City of Vallejo and Vallejo Police Officer Jarrett Tonn.
Civil Rights Attorney John Burris held a news conference on Thursday to announce a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of Sean Monterrossa's family against the City of Vallejo and Vallejo Police Officer Jarrett Tonn.
Full: Oakland attorney John Burris announces civil rights lawsuit against the City of Vallejo following the shooting of Sean Monterrosa
The press conference was held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, August 6, 2020.
The press conference was held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, August 6, 2020.
Civil rights attorney announces lawsuit against city of Vallejo, Vallejo P.D. over killing of Sean Monterrosa
Oakland attorney John Burris plans to file a federal civil rights lawsuit on Thursday against the city of Vallejo and one of its officers over the shooting of a San Francisco man through the windshield of a police vehicle.
Oakland attorney John Burris plans to file a federal civil rights lawsuit on Thursday against the city of Vallejo and one of its officers over the shooting of a San Francisco man through the windshield of a police vehicle.
City of Vallejo releases more police body-cam footage of McCoy shooting
The City of Vallejo on Wednesday released additional police body-worn camera footage of the February 2019 fatal police shooting of Willie McCoy.
The City of Vallejo on Wednesday released additional police body-worn camera footage of the February 2019 fatal police shooting of Willie McCoy.
Expert criminal attorney weighs in announcement of independent prosecutor to review McCoy killing by Vallejo police
KTVU's Andre Senior spoke with KTVU Criminal Expert Michael Cardoza on The Four on Friday, July 31, 2020.
KTVU's Andre Senior spoke with KTVU Criminal Expert Michael Cardoza on The Four on Friday, July 31, 2020.
Vallejo police chief launches 3rd-party investigation of 'badge bending' allegations
Vallejo Police Chief Shawny Williams on Friday launched a third-party investigation of allegations that some officers "bent badges" to mark each time they shot and killed someone while on duty.
Vallejo Police Chief Shawny Williams on Friday launched a third-party investigation of allegations that some officers "bent badges" to mark each time they shot and killed someone while on duty.
Solano County D.A. announces special prosecutor in Willie McCoy police shooting case
Solano County District Attorney Krishna Abrams announced San Bernardino's former D.A. will serve as a special prosecutor in the case of Willie McCoy, a man who was shot and killed by Vallejo police at a Taco Bell drive-thru last year.
Solano County District Attorney Krishna Abrams announced San Bernardino's former D.A. will serve as a special prosecutor in the case of Willie McCoy, a man who was shot and killed by Vallejo police at a Taco Bell drive-thru last year.
Vallejo top cop launches probe over "badge-bending" allegations
The inquiry will examine the culture of the department and could lead to corrective action and a broader investigation, the chief said.
The inquiry will examine the culture of the department and could lead to corrective action and a broader investigation, the chief said.
Henry Lee reports.
Vallejo cops on leave over windshield did nothing wrong, attorney says
Vallejo police lieutenants Fabio Rodriguez and Michael Nichelini are on paid leave while the state attorney general investigates why they failed to preserve the windshield linked to the deadly officer-involved shooting of Sean Monterrosa.
Vallejo police lieutenants Fabio Rodriguez and Michael Nichelini are on paid leave while the state attorney general investigates why they failed to preserve the windshield linked to the deadly officer-involved shooting of Sean Monterrosa.
Vallejo police investigating shooting that killed 20-year-old man
The death is Vallejo's 16th homicide this year.
The death is Vallejo's 16th homicide this year.
Vallejo police lieutenant on leave after evidence in shooting destroyed
A city source confirms to KTVU: Vallejo police Lt. Michael Nichelini is on paid leave, after the windshield of the police truck involved in the deadly shooting of Sean Monterrosa was destroyed.
A city source confirms to KTVU: Vallejo police Lt. Michael Nichelini is on paid leave, after the windshield of the police truck involved in the deadly shooting of Sean Monterrosa was destroyed.
Deadly shooting under investigation in Vallejo
The victim is a 21-year-old Vallejo resident.
The victim is a 21-year-old Vallejo resident.
City of Vallejo asks Solano County DA to review police killings of Willie McCoy, Sean Monterrosa
The city is requesting that District Attorney Krishna Abrams reconsider her recusal from examining the deaths of Willie McCoy and Sean Monterrosa after California Attorney General Xavier Becerra declined to do so.
The city is requesting that District Attorney Krishna Abrams reconsider her recusal from examining the deaths of Willie McCoy and Sean Monterrosa after California Attorney General Xavier Becerra declined to do so.
City of Vallejo seeks criminal investigation for destruction of evidence in Sean Monterrosa case
The City of Vallejo is seeking a criminal investigation for the destruction of evidence in the police shooting death of Sean Monterrosa last month.
The City of Vallejo is seeking a criminal investigation for the destruction of evidence in the police shooting death of Sean Monterrosa last month.
Deadly shootings from inside cop cars raising questions
It's been happening over and over: Bay Area law enforcement officers fatally shooting suspects from inside police vehicles.
It's been happening over and over: Bay Area law enforcement officers fatally shooting suspects from inside police vehicles.
Vallejo police video of Sean Monterrosa case doesn't show him prior to shooting
Vallejo police on Wednesday released body-cam video and police dispatch audio in the June 2 fatal police shooting of Sean Monterrosa.
Vallejo police on Wednesday released body-cam video and police dispatch audio in the June 2 fatal police shooting of Sean Monterrosa.
Solano County D.A. recuses her office from review of two deadly Vallejo police shootings
The Solano County district attorney on Thursday said she is recusing her office from reviewing the deadly Vallejo police officer shootings of Sean Monterrosa and Willie McCoy.
The Solano County district attorney on Thursday said she is recusing her office from reviewing the deadly Vallejo police officer shootings of Sean Monterrosa and Willie McCoy.
Vallejo police investigate racist graffiti as hate crime
A Vallejo man is speaking out after finding racist graffiti spray painted at Blue Rock Springs Park where he takes his daily walks.
A Vallejo man is speaking out after finding racist graffiti spray painted at Blue Rock Springs Park where he takes his daily walks.
California attorney general won't examine killing by Vallejo police
Solano County District Attorney Krishna Abrams asked Attorney General Xavier Becerra to investigate, but his office said she didn’t show that her office was incapable of handling the investigation on its own.
Solano County District Attorney Krishna Abrams asked Attorney General Xavier Becerra to investigate, but his office said she didn’t show that her office was incapable of handling the investigation on its own.