CA DOJ Refuses To Charge CHP Officer That Shot And Killed Unarmed Man In El Sereno

KCAL News, CBS Los Angeles

May 25, 2023

While the California Department of Justice will not press charges on a California Highway Patrol officer that shot and killed an unarmed man in El Sereno, the agency has issued recommendations for law enforcement.

"The loss of life is always a tragedy. We understand that this incident was difficult for everyone involved, including the family of Mr. Chavez, law enforcement, and the community at large," said Attorney General Bonta. "We hope that this report will provide some clarity and help us move forward together towards a safer, more just California."

The deadly shooting happened on Sept. 28, 2021, after Leonel Chavez sideswiped a black Chevrolet Camero at the intersection of Medford and Indiana Streets, near the USC Keck School of Medicine. Chavez tried to drive away but his car was disabled and he only made it 500 feet away from the crash, according to the DOJ.

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