2020-06-05 | California: Vallejo police kill unarmed 22-year-old, who was on his knees with his hands up | California | The Guardian
'Another Vallejo officer killed three men in a five-month period and was subsequently promoted. '
'The chief declined to identify the officer who killed Monterrosa, saying only that the officer was an 18-year veteran of the force. '
'Police in northern California fatally shot an unarmed 22-year-old who was on his knees with his hands up outside a Walgreens store while responding to a call of alleged looting, officials said. '
'Police said an officer mistakenly believed Monterrosa had a gun, but later determined he had a hammer in his pocket. '
'An officer in the city of Vallejo was inside his car when he shot Sean Monterrosa on Monday night amid local and national protests against police brutality. '
[–] nemestrinus ago (edited ago)
OK, so it wasn't a gun... I really don't like seeing cops shoot people, either. But, what was he carrying a hammer for, at a 'peaceful protest'? Seems like maybe he was not truly 'unarmed'