Sen Dodd: AG Review of Vallejo Police Shooting is Crucial

Thursday, May 13, 2021

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, issued the following statement today in response to an announcement from California Attorney General Rob Bonta that the Department of Justice would conduct a review of last year's fatal police shooting of Sean Monterrosa in Vallejo:

“I’ve been calling for an independent investigation of this tragic case since the beginning, and I am glad Attorney General Bonta has taken this necessary step,” said Sen. Dodd. “It’s crucial that we have a thorough and impartial review of the facts and get accountability for any wrongdoing.”

AG Bonta’s announcement: https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-bonta-conduct-independent-review-sean-monterrosa-investigation

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Senator Bill Dodd represents the 3rd Senate District, which includes all or portions of Napa, Solano, Yolo, Sonoma, Contra Costa, and Sacramento counties. You can learn more about the district and Senator Dodd at www.sen.ca.gov/dodd.