Family of slain El Monte police sergeant to file legal action against L.A. County district attorney
Police officers and community members gathered in El Monte to raise funds for the families of to two officers who were killed while responding to a stabbing call.The family of a slain El Monte police sergeant and their attorney on Tuesday are expected to announce a $25 million legal action against the Los Angeles County district attorney and the county over the sergeant's death.
The district attorney faced criticism following the shooting deaths of Paredes and El Monte police Officer Joseph Santana in June after it was determined that the gunman, identified as Justin William Flores, was on probation for a weapon violation that critics contended should have resulted in him being placed behind bars.
At the memorial, Acting Police Chief Ben Lowry praised the fallen officers for their character and bravery, and said they would not be forgotten.
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