Family Demands Justice After Latino Man Shot 47 Times by Police
The family of Pedro Meza, a Latino man killed by police in Los Angeles County, is demanding justice and calling for charges against the officers involved in his death. The incident, which saw Meza shot 47 times, has sparked outrage and raised questions about police brutality.
The Incident
Pedro Meza,a 50-year-old gardener,died in July 2024 after being shot by officers from the San Gabriel Police Department following a brief pursuit. The incident occurred in Rosemead, a city in Los Angeles County.
According to the legal complaint filed by Meza’s family, officers attempted to stop Meza for a traffic infraction, leading to a six-minute pursuit that ended when Meza stopped his vehicle.
Legal Action
Michael Carrillo, the lawyer representing Meza’s family, has filed a legal complaint urging the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate the shooting and bring charges against the officers involved.
In my opinion, what they see in this case is a murder in cold blood.Michael Carrillo, lawyer for the Meza family
Similar Incidents
This incident echoes a similar event in Chicago, where five police officers fired nearly 100 shots at a suspect in less than a minute during a traffic stop in March. The officers alleged that they stopped dexter Reed Jr.,an African-American driver,for not wearing a seat belt.
