Family Seeks DOJ Charges Against Police in Fatal California Shooting

Attorneys representing the family of Pedro Meza are calling on the U.S. Department of Justice to file criminal charges against San Gabriel police officers involved in a fatal shooting. The incident occurred in July 2024 when officers shot and killed the 50-year-old man following a brief vehicle pursuit in Rosemead, California. The family's legal team has characterized the shooting as unjustified, noting that officers fired 47 shots at Meza, who was reportedly unarmed.