President of the house Nancy Pelosi
Nancy PelosiPelosi remembers John Lewis as “a titan” whose “bravery transformed our nation” Civil Rights Legend Representative John Lewis dies Pelosi asks FBI to investigate Sean Monterrosa’s fatal police shooting MORE (D-Calif.) He asked the FBI on Friday to investigate the fatal shooting of Sean Monterrosa in the city of Vallejo, California, last month.
Pelosi joined local officials in calling for a broader investigation into the shooting, in which an officer fired his weapon through the windshield of a police vehicle at Monterrosa, 22, near Walgreens, where a robbery had occurred during the protests. Pelosi and others had specifically expressed concern about the allegations of destruction of evidence regarding the murder.
“The police murder of Sean Monterrosa was a horrible act of brutality that continues to shake up our Bay Area community,” Pelosi said in a statement. “Recent reports that key evidence was destroyed in the investigation are deeply disturbing and highlight the urgency and need for an independent, external federal investigation.
“I am joining Sean’s family, Vallejo city officials and community members to call for an FBI investigation into Sean’s murder, including the destruction of essential evidence in this murder case,” he added. “We must insist on justice and accountability to honor the lives of Sean and the lives of all those killed by police brutality in the United States.”
Solano County District Attorney’s Office and Attorney General Xavier Becerra
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Vallejo police revealed footage from the body of the shooting last week, though the video did not show what happened before the confrontation and the body camera was turned off after the shooting.
Police said the detective involved in the shooting opened fire after he believed Monterrosa was reaching for a gun, but no firearm was recovered at the scene. Monterrosa was in possession of a hammer.
Pelosi said the shooting was evidence of the need for the Senate to adopt legislation passed by the House of Representatives that would include a list of police reforms, including creating a national registry of police abuses and making it easier to both prosecute and sue. to individual officers in cases of misconduct.
“Sean’s murder highlights the urgent need for the Senate to pass the George Floyd Police Justice Act passed by the House of Representatives, which will fundamentally transform the culture of police in the United States as it saves lives,” he said. . “May Sean’s memory be a source of strength for all of us as we seek justice on his behalf. May it be a comfort to your family and loved ones that so many in our city cry and pray for them during this devastating time. ”
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