When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. "[25], On June 2, 2020, at 4:08 am, police released a statement indicating that there had been an "officer-involved shooting" but declined to offer specifics on whether it was fatal and who was involved. He would troll local nightclubs, like Monarch in the South of Market neighborhood, selling hot dogs to tipsy patrons. Through and in community with them, we have become even more committed to creating a system of public safety that doesnt leave sisters and mothers and fathers and grandparents and uncles and cousins dealing with this same pain. Monterrosa was 22 years old and kneeling with his hands up when he was shot through the windshield of an unmarked police car. We want to pass this baton to each and every person so they may see themselves in our fight, that they may join us in pursuing justice for our brother, Sean Monterrosa. The suspect fled through a back door after the attack, the LAPD said. Through their unconditional love, we bear witness to how powerful two sisters resolve can be. People named Robert-Monterrosa. From 2015 to 2017, Monterrosa participated in the Lifeworks program at Horizons Unlimited, which seeks to help youth develop career and job skills. Other Works | Publicity Listings | Official Sites. Melissa Nold, an attorney for the family of the man who was killed Sean Monterrosa, 22, of San Francisco said she had wanted to examine the windshield as part of evidence for a criminal investigation and civil lawsuit, but was surprised to learn from the city attorney's office this week that it not had been preserved. She wants him to be remembered as a leader and friend. Robert Mosca allegedly fought with his assailant before returning to his friends to say, "I think I've been stabbed. This is a carousel. Monterrosa, of San Francisco died after the shooting at around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, but police did not tell the public the man was killed or disclose the circumstances of the shooting until Wednesday at a news conference outside City Hall, a day after calling in 50 troops from the National Guard to help control protests and rioting sparked by the Minnesota police killing of George Floyd. Sean Monterrosa with the family dog Gucci. On Friday, the organizer of the GoFundMe page announced the cold-blooded alleged murderers arrest. Police in Vallejo, a Bay Area city about 30 miles north of San Francisco, have been the subject of dozens of excessive force lawsuits and complaints of overly aggressive policing in recent years. [13] Two vehicles, a black sedan and a silver pickup truck, fled the area, resulting in a car chase where the black car rammed an officer's car and injured an officer. One bullet struck Monterrosa in the back of the head. [30] Nichelini was served with a notice of termination on December 21, 2020. The case status is Disposed - Judgment Entered. Sean Monterrosa, 22, was killed by police in Vallejo, California, on June 2, 2020. Copyright 2021 Bay City News, Inc. All rights reserved. [14], Three detectives who were not involved in the chase arrived at the scene, in an unmarked pickup truck. [14] No firearms were found with Monterrosa. He was shot at the scene of an alleged looting at a Walgreens, where police said he was a suspect. But the videos do not show the moments leading up to the shooting. Its important to focus on who he was and not focused on tactics of the police to criminalize him, Abdul-Shakur said. With our mom as the spiritual center and heartbeat of everything we do, we are working to change that by pushing for the removal of all officers involved in the shooting, as well as an impartial special prosecutor to investigate Seans case and the entire departments violent policing practices. We also learned about the high-ranking members of the districts Solano County Sheriffs Office who, according to a recent investigation, have publicly shown support for a far-right extremist group. The Los Angeles Police Department has made an arrest in the case of a 50-year-old actor who was stabbed to death in North Hollywood in the early morning hours of New Year's Day. [6] Burris said that "[t]here is a 22-year-old kid who is now dead who appeared to be surrendering and he is shot down in cold blood. Nine months after the death of our brother, we are still fighting for justice. An attorney for Sean Monterrosa's family said examining the windshield was necessary for an accurate scene recreation in his June 2 death in the city of Vallejo. We are recommitting to restoration and healing for not just our family, but for every family and community facing a similar loss. The hammer could not be seen in the video, but police on Wednesday released an image of it. Use left and right arrow keys to navigate between menu items. . This Womens History Month, we are standing firmly in our womanhood. He was so incredibly gifted. According to Sean Carroll, a cosmologist and physics professor at the California Institute of Technology, life after death is 'impossible'. A memorial in front of Vallejo's city hall bears a sign reading 'Blacks and Brown lives matter'. Friends and people in the neighborhood outside a memorial for Sean Monterrosa on Thursday, June 4, 2020, in San Francisco, Calif. Monterrosa, 22, was fatally shot by Vallejo police. [6] Monterrosa was laid to rest on June 19, 2020. Robert Monterrosa. Monterrosa's sisters have been outspoken about challenging the police department and its timeline of his death. Sean wouldnt have, and neither will we. He's ridden high-speed trains in Japan, walked in the Transbay Tube, been tear-gassed in Oakland and exposed to nude protesters in the Castro. Please note that this form cannot be used to reset your Google or Facebook password. "This is the perfect example of why police departments should be forbidden from investigating themselves.". Erik Ortiz is a senior reporter for NBC News Digital focusing on racial injustice and social inequality. One of Moscas friends yelled Run before the suspect attacked Mosca. Sign up forOxygen Insiderfor all the best true crime content. I post some memories throughout our years together our wedding being one of the happiest most perfect days of my life in memory of the man that was my husband Sofias father a friend for decades my family .. a man who never truly accepted his brilliance he was so incredibly gifted . Monterrosa was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. Washington Consumers' Checkbook founder Robert Krughoff in the backyard of his Capitol Hill home last year. He worked with his hands, and he cared for people. "As our attorney general has said himself, when our communities speak up we must listen I too am listening and hearing their pleas for an independent investigation," Abrams said. "Given the exceptional circumstances and the lack of public trust from some community members, it is my professional judgment that our office must recuse itself from any further review of these two cases," Abrams said in the video. So please bare with me. Tonn then shouted "Hey, he pointed a gun at us!" [19] California Attorney General Xavier Becerra and the California Department of Justice refused to investigate the shooting in place of the recused District Attorney. I thank you all for the love and support. The city said in a statement that the police truck had been "placed back into service without prior consultation with the Police Chief or City Attorney's Office.". Hopefully, by the time this guy goes to trial and is convicted, he will go to jail for life, the campaign stated. May your soul fly free , A post shared by Lilly Melgar (@lillymelgarofficial) on Mar 15, 2020 at 2:46pm PDT. [49] On September 27, after a march from Wilson Park to the billboard, a moment of silence was held and Monterrosa's sisters gave statements. Police Chief Shawny Williams appears at a news conference in Vallejo, Calif. on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 to discuss the officer involved shooting death of Sean Monterrosa. In high school, Sean Monterrosa was an athlete that wanted to be a ladies man, said Rafael Resendiz, his best friend. As we began to scratch the surface of what the Vallejo Police Department did that night, and was trying to cover up, we learned about so many other victims of police brutality. Its not fair the way the Vallejo PD had presented their case to the whole public they gave a false narrative, Michelle said. Menu. Officers said they saw a handgun on the lap of the Bay Area rapper who fell asleep at a drive-thru. Robert Neyland Jr., a former Tennessee football player and son of legendary head coach General Robert Neyland, has died. [8][26] At 3:00 pm on the afternoon of June 3, 2020 the Vallejo police chief announced that the previously disclosed shooting involved an officer fatally shooting someone. Sean Monterrosa was a 22-year-old Latino American man who was fatally shot on June 2, 2020, by Vallejo police officer Jarrett Tonn. [43], In June 2020, protesters began gathering in Vallejo and across the Bay Area to ask for officers involved to be charged "to the fullest extent of the law" and to call for the release of body camera video. The involved detectives claim that they mistook the end of a 15-inch hammer sticking out of his sweatshirt pocket for a gun. Monterrosa died from gunshot wounds during an encounter with police outside a Walgreens in Vallejo Monday night. The officer has been placed on paid administrative leave, along with the other witness officers at the scene. Vallejo police bodycam video captures fatal shooting, 'We've become the wild, Wild West': Residents of California city confront fatal police shootings. As a result, a city employee who has not been identified was placed on administrative leave and the city said it would ask that the destruction of the windshield be part of any criminal investigation into the shooting. Festival Returns To Napa Valley College April 1, Newly Built Modern Estate Compound In Napa Valley: $14M, NorCal Storm Timeline: When To Expect More Rain, Snow And A Reprieve, CA Storms Leave Residents Snowed In, As More Extreme Weather Comes, Snow Shuts Down Yosemite National Park Indefinitely, Napa Valley: Cats, Dogs, Pets Available For Adoption At Area Shelters, Mustard Is Napa Valley's Superbloom: Photos Of The Week, Photos: 10th Annual Napa PorchFest Brings Good Vibrations, 17 Napa Valley Restaurants On 2022 Wine Spectator List. Bay City News is a 24/7 news service covering the greater Bay Area. [3], The event sparked outrage in the Bay Area, particularly in Vallejo, which has a long history of police violence, excessive force complaints, and high-profile killings, including the February 2018 shooting of Ronnell Foster and the February 2019 shooting of Willie McCoy. The Bay Area is catching a break from winter storms. I post some memories throughout our years together our wedding being one of the happiest most perfect days of my life in memory of the man that was my husband Sofias father a friend for decades my family .. a man who never truly accepted his brilliance he was so incredibly gifted . However, Attorney General Xavier Becerra declined that same month to independently investigate Monterrosa's shooting, leaving it to the Solano County District Attorney's Office to determine whether charges are warranted. Robert Monterrosa. Brianna Kupfer, of Pacific Palisades, was attacked on Jan. 13 while working at a furniture store on La Brea Avenue in Mid City. Neyland Jr.'s son, Blake Neyland, told Vols Wire his father passed away Tuesday in Marietta, Georgia. His acting credits included work on The People vs. OJ Simpson and as an extra on Dr. As Monterrosa lay on the ground, officers commanded him not to move and, "Put your hands out. Two years before our brother was taken from us, our mom prophesied that we would have huge platforms. He spent his life keeping the memory of the . GENERAL HOSPITAL Spoilers 2/24/23: Will Dex Have To Leave? Sean was kneeling outside a Walgreens and not carrying a firearm when an officer opened fire sending five bullets through his own windshield. There was no basis to shoot him. We deserve to be listened to. I join Seans family, Vallejo city officials and community members in calling for an FBI investigation into Seans murder, including into the destruction of essential evidence in this homicide case, she shared on July 17. Carroll said: "The laws of physics underlying everyday life are completely understood." For there to be an afterlife, this theory rests on the premise that human consciousness is separate from our bodies. For more on your favorite daytime stars past and present keep reading Soaps In Depth magazine. Sean Monterrosa grew up in Bernal Heights and attended Aptos Middle School before graduating from Independence High School in San Francisco. No family should suffer in silence or beg for crumbs of justice. "Subsequently, the District Attorney, without invitation or notice, attempted to deliver the investigative file to the California Department of Justice," Bonta added. "The department worked as quickly as reasonably possible to gather accurate information from the initial phases of the investigation to share with the public," Vallejo police said on the city's website. Neyland Jr. played for his father on the Vols' 1951 national championship team and lettered in 1952 and 1953. Michelle and Ashley Monterossa at their brother Seans funeral. Michelle Monterrosa / Special to The Chronicle. GENERAL HOSPITAL Spoilers 2/28/23: Portia Has Another Secret! [39][40], On February 10, 2021, United States District Judge Troy L. Nunley denied a change of venue motion filed by Tonn. Even though we got divorced in June of 2019 (for those that didnt know) .. this is an unbearable loss and the pain of acceptance is downright crippling. Katelyn MacMullen Speaks Out! Earlier this month, District Attorney Krishna Abrams announced she would recuse her office from the case, and said, "I, too, am listening and hearing their pleas for an independent investigation.". The officer was placed on administrative leave, but as of November, is back at work, according to The New Yorker. A GoFundMe established to collect reward money to help catch Mosca's killer read, "All who have met or worked with Rob knew him as a beautiful person. The New Yorker reported that members of the Vallejo Police Department have killed 19 people since 2010, and in Northern California, VPD has the highest number of people shot by officers, per capita. Nold, who is pushing for federal oversight of the department, isn't a fan of Abrams. "When you've got a case like this where they should know there's going to be an inquest and there's going to be controversy, they should have thought to themselves we want to be as above board as possible," Hagopian said. The video, however, did not show the moments leading up to the shooting or Monterrosa getting hit footage that attorneys for his family say could help clarify whether he appeared threatening to officers, as they have claimed, or was crouched down surrendering. Monterrosa died at the hospital, the chief said. Email: megan.cassidy@sfchronicle.com, mcabanatuan@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @meganrcassidy, @ctuan. A sign alerting customers to a closed Walgreens store is seen on June 3, 2020, in Vallejo, Calif. Sean Monterrosa, 22, was killed by police in Vallejo, California, on June 2, 2020. Below, in their own words, Ashley and Michelle share their story of healing and how theyre continuing to fight on behalf of their brother. #RIP Robert Monterrosa. Monterrosas family and friends are beginning their own quest for justice, saying the lifelong San Franciscan was murdered by police. He used to love reading, and he was always trying to get me to read, Resendiz said. Sisters Michelle (left) and Ashley Monterrosa hold a portrait of their brother, Sean, 22, who was fatally shot by Vallejo police. The suspect is being held on more than $2 million bail at a jail near downtown Los Angeles, booking records show. A memorial to Sean Monterrosa, in Oakland, CA, in June 2020. Part of the a360media Entertainment Group.Copyright a360media 2023. We hope that our struggle and sacrifice will ultimately build a bridge between impacted families and the legislators and elected officials who have the power to bring justice, transparency and accountability," the family said. Even though theyre out having a good time, theyre like, Lets provide for this kid.. Ashley Monterrosa holds a photo of her hugging her brother Sean Monterrosa at Seans 2016 graduation, Thursday, June 4, 2020, in San Francisco, Calif. Here's Another winter storm? They have also lived in Windcrest, TX and Mc Farland, CA. Previously, Cassidy worked for the Arizona Republic covering Phoenix police, Sheriff Joe Arpaio and desert-area crime and mayhem. The footage does include the shooting, but does not offer a view of Monterrosa until after he had been hit. Monterrosa, of San Francisco died after the shooting at around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, but police did not tell the public the man was killed or disclose the circumstances of the shooting until Wednesday at a news conference outside City Hall, a day after calling in 50 troops from the National Guard to help control protests and rioting sparked by the Minnesota police killing of George Floyd. and now .. hes gone. I am writing this before actually being ready to, she admitted on Instagram, as so many are reaching out. It was unclear what information led to Monterrosa's arrest weeks later, or what motive, if any, he would have had to attack Mosca. Today, Attorney General Bonta gave us hope that his office is willing to begin that long walk to justice, for Sean Monterrosa and all the victims of police violence.". It's time for that to change; it's time for action." Tonn is heard shouting "This is not what I fucking needed today! Above all, we have our mother, who is a deeply spiritual woman. [11] Vallejo police killed people at a per capita rate over four times as high as neighboring city Richmond, a city with a similar population and similar high crime rate. At a news conference last week, Police Chief Shawny Williams called the incident "tragic" but said that it would be "inappropriate" for him to comment about the officer's decision to shoot from the back seat of a vehicle and through a windshield. Find out what's happening in Napa Valley with free, real-time updates . In the middle of the night, they received a hysterical call from his girlfriend, who said she was talking to him when she heard gunfire. Monterrosa's death was the 18th fatal police-involved shooting in Vallejo since 2010, with the majority of those killed being Black and brown men, records show. The Los Angeles Police Department has made an arrest in the case of a 50-year-old actor who was stabbed to death in North Hollywood in the early morning hours of New Year's Day. Monterrosa, of San Francisco died after the shooting at around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, but police did not tell the public the man was killed or disclose the circumstances of the shooting until Wednesday at a news conference outside City Hall, a day after calling in 50 troops from the National Guard to help control protests and rioting sparked by the Minnesota police killing of George Floyd. "It's the elephant in the room," Nold said. At the time, we were young students and brushed it off. How much more cowardly can you be?. Death Records include information from Houston and Federal death registries and indexes, including the National Death Index. Brea Baker is racial and gender justice activist working locally and nationally towards the liberation of all oppressed people with an emphasis on Black people and women. Region. A month after Monterrosa's death, Abrams' office released a four-minute video in which the DA said she would not be investigating either shooting. In media reports on June 10, 2020 the public learned that the police chief's statement on June 3 was not accurate information. Use right arrow key to move into submenus. "It's past time Sean Monterrosa's family, the community, and the people of Vallejo get some answers," Bonta said in a news release from his office. [2] Monterrosa later died at a local hospital. Cabanatuan worked at the Paradise Post (long before anyone heard of the town), the former West County Times (in Richmond) and the Modesto Bee before joining The Chronicle. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. [15] In a press conference on June 5, 2020, the police chief said that the officers saw Monterrossa running toward a car at the scene, that he stopped, took a kneeling position, and placed his hands above his waist, revealing what appeared to be the butt of a handgun. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. State Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, said through a statement on Thursday that he was glad Bonta decided to investigate the Monterrosa shooting. He wanted to take classes, build generational wealth and give back to his family. For memorials with more than one photo, additional . For more on your favorite daytime stars past and present keep reading Soaps In Depth magazine. [26], In the later-released body camera footage of the incident, Tonn is heard saying first that Monterrossa pointed something at the police vehicle, then saying that Monterrossa pointed a gun at the police vehicle. Vallejo officers bent the tips of their star-shaped badges following their involvement in fatal shootings. Under Monterrosa's command, the Atlacatl Battalion was held responsible for the El Mazote massacre in December, 1981, where 800 civilians were killed. Heres when rain, snow will return. A suspect is in custody after an aspiring Hollywood actor was stabbed to death in what the LAPD says was a "confrontation turned deadly." Marvin Monterrosa, 28, was arrested on Jan. 31 on suspicion of murder for the New Year's Day attack on Robert Mosca, 50, police told CBS Los Angeles. Marvin. Our thoughts go out to them and all of Monterrosa's family and loved ones during this difficult time. Sean was kneeling outside a Walgreens and not carrying a firearm when an officer opened fire sending five bullets through his own windshield. We will continue to uplift his image.. North Hollywood Area patrol officers responded to a call of an assault at the corner of Sarah Street and Vineland Place at around 1:35 a.m., according to the LAPD. Monterrosa is suspected to have stabbed Mosca, an actor with credits including The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story and Dr. Ken, in North Hollywood shortly after New Year's Eve, ABC7 reports. GHs Adam Huss Shares His Exciting New Role! Houston Vital Records Offices, County Clerks, and the Houston Health Department maintain Death Records. He didnt consider himself an activist, but as a carpenter, and he was used to being intentional and reflective. In January of this year, a special prosecutor hired by Abrams to investigate the McCoy shooting determined the involved officers were "legally justified.". [33], On June 5, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced a general review of the Vallejo Police Department intended to "build public trust through good policies, practices, and training. Allen Robert Shaak. IE 11 is not supported. Just as the truck came to a stop, the detective in the back seat, later determined to be Jarrett Tonn, fired a rifle five times, through the windshield of the vehicle. Robert Monterrosa. "In effect, the District Attorney demanded that the Department assume the responsibilities she was elected to carry out, despite the fact that no known circumstances prevented her from discharging her duties.". His sisters said they do not know what he was doing in Vallejo. We won't post to any of your accounts without asking first, Please join us in sending love to GENERAL HOSPITAL alum Lilly Melgar (ex-Lily), who is mourning the death of her ex-husband, Robert Monterrosa. (Photo by Robert Nickelsberg/Getty Images) That officer fired his weapon five times through the windshield, striking Monterrosa, according to authorities. Vallejo police said the officers were responding to a report of looting after midnight when they encountered Monterrosa in the parking lot. [23][24], Body camera footage was eventually released several weeks after the shooting. Sign up forPEOPLE's free True Crime newsletter for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. Marvin Monterrosa is being held at the Valley Jail in Van Nuys on more than $2 million bail, jail records show.