EspañolMan Died In San Gabriel Police Department Shooting Near Charlotte Avenue and Garvey Avenue In Rosemead
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA (August 1, 2024) – A man has died in a San Gabriel Police Department shooting after a vehicle pursuit that ended near Charlotte Avenue and Garvey Avenue.
Los Angeles County officials are saying that the incident took place on Wednesday evening. San Gabriel Police Department officers attempted to stop a Jeep, which led to a vehicle pursuit.
The chase continued until the man’s vehicle came to a stop along Charlotte Avenue. Officers engaged the man under uncertain circumstances.
The man was struck by gunfire and seriously injured. Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the man.
He was later pronounced dead at the scene.
Liability For Los Angeles County Police Shootings
Many people are seriously injured or killed in police shootings every year. According to Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, “A new study from researchers at the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions and Vanderbilt University found that an average of 1,769 people were injured annually in police shootings from 2015 to 2020, 55 percent of them or 979 people, fatally.” A number of different issues could contribute to a police shooting.
- Police officers may make poor decisions under stress.
- Police officers may fail to use de-escalation techniques.
- Police shootings are more likely to take place when suspects are suffering from an untreated mental illness.
Police officers must always use the least amount of force necessary for any given encounter. According to 42 U.S. Code § 1983, every person who, under the color of law, deprives someone of their rights afforded under the Constitution, shall be liable to the injured party in an action at law. There are a number of different ways that an officer may have used excessive force.
- Police officers may have shot a suspect who has already surrendered.
- Police officers may have shot a suspect who did not pose a threat to anyone.
- Police officers may have failed to follow department protocol.
Whether or not a police officer’s action could be considered excessive will depend in part on the officer’s actions leading up to the encounter. If an officer failed to follow a safety rule promulgated by their employer, this could serve as evidence of negligence. The family of any person killed in a Rosemead police shooting may have legal recourse through a civil claim. A civil rights attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating Rosemead Police Shootings
We at the Carrillo Law Firm, LLP were deeply concerned to hear about this fatal police shooting in Rosemead. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to investigators. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what took place and whether or not this incident was preventable.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Rosemead police shooting? You may have legal recourse. Our team of civil rights attorneys is here for you. We care deeply that victims of police brutality are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of assistance, we may be able to help. You can reach out to us anytime at 626-799-9375.
