I post some memories throughout our years together, Melgar wrote, our wedding being one of the happiest most perfect days of my life in memory of the man that was my husband, Sofias father, a friend for decades, my family. Nneka on GENERAL HOSPITAL Everything You Need To Know. A sign calling for justice for Sean Monterrosa is seen during a George Floyd and police brutality protest on Thursday, June 4, 2020, in South San Francisco, Calif. Sean Monterrosa, 22, was fatally shot by Vallejo police. May your soul fly free , A post shared by Lilly Melgar (@lillymelgarofficial) on Mar 15, 2020 at 2:46pm PDT. Even though we got divorced in June of 2019 (for those that didnt know) .. this is an unbearable loss and the pain of acceptance is downright crippling. The sisters said they had no idea what their brother was doing early Tuesday in Vallejo. [16], Tonn claimed Monterrosa appeared to be running towards the black sedan involved in the chase but he suddenly stopped, took a kneeling position, and placed his hands above his waist. [30] Nichelini was served with a notice of termination on December 21, 2020. Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive videos, breaking news, sweepstakes, and more! By the time he was 13 or 14 still unable to legally work he became set on helping provide for the family, and created his own off-the-books gig. So the moment we heard he had been hurt in an officer-involved shooting, we knew things werent right. Meteorologist Gerry Daz examines why Februarys storm door was left wide open and when more From left: Michelle Monterrosa and her sister Ashley Monterrosa comfort each other as their family friend put a photo up of their brother Sean Monterrosa on Thursday, June 4, 2020, in San Francisco, Calif. Sean Monterrosa, 22, was fatally shot by Vallejo police. Monterrosa's death is the 18th fatal police-involved shooting since 2010, and the majority of those killed were Black and brown men, records show. How Sean Monterrosa's Sisters Keep His Name Alive, Courtesy of Ashley and Michelle Monterrosa, How Sybrina Fulton Is Helping Mothers Heal, MediaNews Group/East Bay Times via Getty Images, Your Privacy Choices: Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads. [12] Police did not reveal his death until a June 3 news conference. Monterrosas family and friends are beginning their own quest for justice, saying the lifelong San Franciscan was murdered by police. He was so incredibly gifted. The Monterrosa family said Thursday that they hope the decision to investigate Sean's death will inspire similar investigations. Monterrosa died from gunshot wounds during an encounter with police outside a Walgreens in Vallejo Monday night. So, how much is Lilly Melgar worth at the age of 52 years old? Burris said that without seeing Monterrosa's actions before the shooting, the police's account of having to use deadly force isn't corroborated and Monterrosa may have been in the process of surrendering. Vallejo police bodycam video captures fatal shooting, have been the subject of dozens of excessive force, declined that same month to independently investigate, Willie McCoy, a young Black man who was killed in a hail of bullets. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records. Megan Cassidy is a crime reporter with The Chronicle, also covering cops, criminal justice issues and mayhem. She is a two-time graduate of the University of Missouri, and has additionally worked at the Casper Star-Tribune, National Geographic and an online publication in Buenos Aires. "It's the elephant in the room," Nold said. Wendy Tavares / GoFundMe Burris said that without seeing Monterrosa's actions before the shooting, the. [35], The Monterrosa family has been represented by civil rights and police brutality attorneys John Burris and Lee Merritt. He's also written extensively about transportation and covered Contra Costa County for The Chronicle. "This is an unbearable loss and the pain of acceptance is downright crippling." We hope that our struggle and sacrifice will ultimately build a bridge between impacted families and the legislators and elected officials who have the power to bring justice, transparency and accountability," the family said. Her public refusal to investigate came after then-Attorney General Xavier Becerra declined to have the California Department of Justice investigate Monterrosa's death. He was so incredibly gifted. [49], On October 2, 2020, the four-month anniversary of Monterrosa's death, a protest was staged on the driveway outside Governor Gavin Newsom's house. Nold, who is pushing for federal oversight of the department, isn't a fan of Abrams. Monterrosa was Latino. Abrams couldn't be reached for comment Thursday. [39][40], On February 10, 2021, United States District Judge Troy L. Nunley denied a change of venue motion filed by Tonn. "In effect, the District Attorney demanded that the Department assume the responsibilities she was elected to carry out, despite the fact that no known circumstances prevented her from discharging her duties.". [7] Following the release of the body camera footage, Burris said the footage made clear that there had been "no de-escalation" and "no justification" for the use of lethal force, and noted that police officials had offered multiple conflicting accounts of the shooting. The officer, who was in a vehicle, unloaded five shots through his windshield, striking Monterrosa once. Nowthough we would give it all back for even one more hour with Seanit all makes sense. This week marks the nine-month anniversary of when a police officer shot and killed Sean Monterrosa outside of a Walgreens in Vallejo, CA. [25], On August 6, 2020, the Monterrosa family filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the city of Vallejo and Jarrett Tonn. RIP, Robert Monterrosa. and now .. hes gone. Menu. Earlier this month, District Attorney Krishna Abrams announced she would recuse her office from the case, and said, "I, too, am listening and hearing their pleas for an independent investigation.". [14], Three detectives who were not involved in the chase arrived at the scene, in an unmarked pickup truck. Sean Monterrosa, 22, was killed by police in Vallejo, California, on June 2, 2020. "[34][1] The review is authorized by an agreement between the city of Vallejo and the California Department of Justice effective until June 5, 2023. Williams said Monterrosa appeared to be running toward a suspect vehicle just after 12:30 a.m. Tuesday when he suddenly dropped to his knees and brought his hands above his waist, revealing what an officer mistook for the butt of a firearm. Create your free profile and get access to exclusive content. #RIP Robert Monterrosa. Marvin Monterrosa, 28, was arrested by the LAPD on the evening of Jan. 31 in Van Nuys in connection with the murder of Robert Mosca, PEOPLE confirms. Instead, we must show up on an elected officials lawn to have an audience with those paid to protect and represent us. Monterrosa was 22 years old and kneeling with his hands up when he was shot through the windshield of an unmarked police car. Michelle and Ashley Monterossa at their brother Seans funeral. Email: megan.cassidy@sfchronicle.com, mcabanatuan@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @meganrcassidy, @ctuan. Katelyn MacMullen Speaks Out! Body camera footage from the incident, shows Tonn, who is seated in the backseat of the vehicle, stick an AR-15 assault rifle in between the two officers and fire five times through the windshield at Monterrosa as the police vehicle approached the store. IE 11 is not supported. Check out never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! Works at Facebook App. Kelly Thiebaud Says Goodbye to GENERAL HOSPITAL. This case was filed in Los Angeles County Superior Courts, Santa Monica Courthouse located in Los Angeles, California. So, we always have to pursue the (best) education that we can, get our parents the American dream, and give them everything they deserve., Megan Cassidy and Michael Cabanatuan are San Francisco Chronicle staff writers. Use left and right arrow keys to navigate between menu items. May your soul fly free., I am writing this before actually being ready to as so many are reaching out. AP He said he plans on testifying to . A screenshot of the last text messages between SeanMonterrosa and his sister, which were sent less than an hour before he was shot to death by Vallejo police. Sean wouldnt have, and neither will we. GHs Adam Huss Shares His Exciting New Role! Updated to include drought zones while tracking water shortage status of your area, plus reservoir levels and a list of restrictions for the Bay Areas largest water districts. We, too, deserve peace and joy and care and empathy. Sean was kneeling outside a Walgreens and not carrying a firearm when an officer opened fire sending five bullets through his own windshield. Carroll said: "The laws of physics underlying everyday life are completely understood." For there to be an afterlife, this theory rests on the premise that human consciousness is separate from our bodies. In high school, Sean Monterrosa was an athlete that wanted to be a ladies man, said Rafael Resendiz, his best friend. [1] On June 15, the Vallejo police union filed a temporary restraining order to prevent the release of the name of any officer involved in the killing. In media reports on June 10, 2020 the public learned that the police chief's statement on June 3 was not accurate information. Police discovered the object inside his pocket wasn't a gun, but a long hammer. At a news conference last week, Police Chief Shawny Williams called the incident "tragic" but said that it would be "inappropriate" for him to comment about the officer's decision to shoot from the back seat of a vehicle and through a windshield. The next message, sent just before midnight Monday, was a link demanding justice for George Floyd, the 46-year-old black man killed a week earlier by a Minneapolis police officer who knelt on his neck for more than eight minutes. Brea Baker is racial and gender justice activist working locally and nationally towards the liberation of all oppressed people with an emphasis on Black people and women. Later, released body-camera footage showed that the officer realized what hed done and said, This is not what I fucking needed tonight. The disregard for Monterrosas humanity couldnt be more evident. Lives in Barranquilla 70 followers. With our mom as the spiritual center and heartbeat of everything we do, we are working to change that by pushing for the removal of all officers involved in the shooting, as well as an impartial special prosecutor to investigate Seans case and the entire departments violent policing practices. Here's Another winter storm? [26], In the later-released body camera footage of the incident, Tonn is heard saying first that Monterrossa pointed something at the police vehicle, then saying that Monterrossa pointed a gun at the police vehicle. [1] As of May 2019, the department had the highest per capita rate of police shootings in Northern California. Sean Monterrosa grew up in Bernal Heights and attended Aptos Middle School before graduating from Independence High School in San Francisco. He was planning to buy his mom that house, and with his skills he could fix it up, his sisters said. Use right arrow key to move into submenus. [49] On September 27, after a march from Wilson Park to the billboard, a moment of silence was held and Monterrosa's sisters gave statements. Mosca and two friends were reportedly approached by his assailant as they were walking from a New Years celebration to Moscas apartment early on Jan. 1, according to the creators of a GoFundMe page dedicated to pursuing Moscas killer. Now take it, and run. Weve done that and will continue to do so, but we cant do it alone. Abrams has come under fire for outright rejecting to investigate the Monterrosa and McCoy shootings, as she faced questions about her objectivity in investigating fatal police shootings in Solano County. His acting credits included work on The People vs. OJ Simpson and as an extra on Dr. [15][16][17] Immediately upon exiting the truck Tonn was recorded saying "What did he point at us?" Sean Monterrosa was fatally shot by Vallejo police on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 as he was kneeling outside a Walgreens and not carrying a firearm when an officer opened fire. [33], On June 5, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced a general review of the Vallejo Police Department intended to "build public trust through good policies, practices, and training. And never see the outside until hes buried in the ground., Robert Mosca was a Philadelphia native whod moved to Hollywood to pursue his dreams as an actor, according to ABC 7. Republication, rebroadcast or redistribution without the express written consent of Bay City News, Inc. is prohibited. Heres when rain, snow will return. Michael Cabanatuan is a general assignment and breaking news reporter who's covered everything from wildfires and sports fans to protests and COVID masking requirements. But the videos do not show the moments leading up to the shooting. He's ridden high-speed trains in Japan, walked in the Transbay Tube, been tear-gassed in Oakland and exposed to nude protesters in the Castro. Tonn asked the driver, "What did he point at us?" "It's past time Sean Monterrosa's family, the community, and the people of Vallejo get some answers," Bonta said in a news release from his office. Two years before our brother was taken from us, our mom prophesied that we would have huge platforms. Vallejo Police Chief Shawny Williams said an officer shot and killed Sean Monterrosa, 22, of San Francisco, who was unarmed but possessed a hammer. The driver responded "I don't know man." [43], In June 2020, protesters began gathering in Vallejo and across the Bay Area to ask for officers involved to be charged "to the fullest extent of the law" and to call for the release of body camera video. Thats nine months we could have spent healing, honoring Seans life, and holding one another close. Trending. Monterrosa was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. [14] No firearms were found with Monterrosa. Vallejo police said the officers were responding to a report of looting after midnight when they encountered Monterrosa in the parking lot. "Given the exceptional circumstances and the lack of public trust from some community members, it is my professional judgment that our office must recuse itself from any further review of these two cases," Abrams said in the video. Lilly Melgar (ex-Lily, General Hospital; ex-Claudia, The Bold and the Beautiful) is mourning the passing of her ex-husband, Robert Monterrosa. Marvin Monterrosa is being held at the Valley Jail in Van Nuys on more than $2 million bail, jail records show. Sign up forOxygen Insiderfor all the best true crime content. "The time has come for California to step up and side with the survivors of police violence. Monterrosa is set to be arraigned on the morning of Feb. 16 in Van Nuys. Officers' bodycam footage was released Wednesday from the fatal shooting of a San Francisco man who police in Vallejo, California, say was partially kneeling when he was killed last month. Advertisement. Today, Attorney General Bonta gave us hope that his office is willing to begin that long walk to justice, for Sean Monterrosa and all the victims of police violence.". Trivia (1) Father of Sofia Melgar (b. February 2005), with Lilly Melgar. The rest of us get to look away and forget, but for Monterrosas two sisters, life will never be the same. I post some memories throughout our years together our wedding being one of the happiest most perfect days of my life in memory of the man that was my husband Sofias father a friend for decades my family .. a man who never truly accepted his brilliance he was so incredibly gifted . [9] Monterrosa's killing was the fourth time in five years that Jarrett Tonn had shot at a person while on duty, including two shootings within six weeks in 2017 and a shooting in 2015 where Tonn fired 18 times. Erik Ortiz is a senior reporter for NBC News Digital focusing on racial injustice and social inequality. [1] None of the three prior shootings resulted in a death and Tonn was cleared of wrongdoing by internal investigations in each case. Sign up forPEOPLE's free True Crime newsletter for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. 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So please bare with me. Visit gatheringforjustice.org/justice4sean to learn more about our story and to take action. After a search and an offer of over $250K in reward money for help in apprehending the assailant, Shawn Laval Smith, 31, was arrested in Pasadena and later charged with one count of murder and "a special allegation that he used a deadly and dangerous weapon, a knife," Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascn announced on Jan. 21. and now .. hes gone. GENERAL HOSPITAL Spoilers 3/1/23: Dante Makes a Shocking Discovery! Friends and people in the neighborhood outside a memorial for Sean Monterrosa on Thursday, June 4, 2020, in San Francisco, Calif. Monterrosa, 22, was fatally shot by Vallejo police. Monterrosa's death was the 18th fatal police-involved shooting in Vallejo since 2010, with the majority of those killed being Black and brown men, records show. Monterrosa had been declared dead two and a half hours before that press conference took place. I post some memories throughout our years together our wedding being one of the happiest most perfect days of my life in memory of the man that was my husband Sofias father a friend for decades my family .. a man who never truly accepted his brilliance he was so incredibly gifted . We deserve to be listened to. General Hospital and The Bold and The Beautiful alum Lilly Melgar is suffering the loss of her ex-husband, Robert Monterrosa. Robert Monterrosa. Photograph: Ben Margot/AP The last person. [47][5], In July and August 2020, a billboard calling for "Justice for Sean Monterrosa" and featuring a portrait of Monterrosa by Oree Originol from the Justice for Our Lives project was displayed above 624 Irving Street in San Francisco. [29] Officer Fabio Rodriguez was also placed on paid leave in connection with the destruction of evidence. The Ladies of the Lake and The Bay star shared on. He was very compassionate, kind and thoughtful. Man Fatally Stabbed Sleeping Wife with Children Nearby Then Sent Photos of Dead Body to Friends. On Friday, the organizer of the GoFundMe page announced the cold-blooded alleged murderers arrest. Ken., He was not one of these people that sat around waiting for the phone call, Moscas friend, Brian DiLoreto, told ABC 7. [23][24], Body camera footage was eventually released several weeks after the shooting. One bullet struck Monterrosa in the back of the head. Robert Neyland Jr., a former Tennessee football player and son of legendary head coach General Robert Neyland, has died. The circumstances surrounding Monterrosas death have fanned the flames of the local movement: The young man was kneeling and had no weapons in his hands early Tuesday morning when a Vallejo officer opened fire through the windshield of a police cruiser and killed him. An official with the San Francisco district attorneys office confirmed that Sean Monterrosa had an open case for discharging a firearm as well as drug sale charges. He was always concerned about not getting other people upset.. "He was not one of these people that sat around waiting for the phone call, like he was out there every day, every other day, trying to make things happen," one of Mosca's friends, Brian DiLoreto, told ABC7. Ashley Monterrosa holds a photo of her hugging her brother Sean Monterrosa at Seans 2016 graduation, Thursday, June 4, 2020, in San Francisco, Calif. Robert Monterrosa. Link your TV provider to stream full episodes and live TV. Rob then ran up his driveway and collapsed.. Sisters Michelle (left) and Ashley Monterrosa hold a portrait of their brother, Sean, 22, who was fatally shot by Vallejo police. The footage does include the shooting, but does not offer a view of Monterrosa until after he had been hit. The officer was placed on administrative leave, but as of November, is back at work, according to The New Yorker. Robert Hbras, Last Survivor of a 1944 Massacre in France, Dies at 97. This Womens History Month, we are standing firmly in our womanhood. Previously, Cassidy worked for the Arizona Republic covering Phoenix police, Sheriff Joe Arpaio and desert-area crime and mayhem. "Any time a life is lost, it's tragic, and our thoughts are with Mr. Monterrosa's family at this time," Williams said in his message. GENERAL HOSPITAL Spoilers 1/5/23: Does Esme Really Have Amnesia? Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. [39] The lawsuit alleges that Monterrosa's civil rights were violated by unjustified use of deadly force when he was shot and killed by Tonn. However, Attorney General Xavier Becerra declined that same month to independently investigate Monterrosa's shooting, leaving it to the Solano County District Attorney's Office to determine whether charges are warranted. Melgar and Monterrosa were married in February of 2013 and have one daughter together, 15-year-old Sofia. He overreacted.. Rob fought with him, and when he got away, Rob ran to his friends and said, I think Ive been stabbed, according to the GoFundMe page. Sean Monterrosa was a 22-year-old Latino American man who was fatally shot on June 2, 2020, by Vallejo police officer Jarrett Tonn. Most of the time customers let the cute kid keep the money. Total accountability is imperative within our city." Our thoughts go out to them and all of Monterrosas family and loved ones during this difficult time. In interviews with The Chronicle, Sean Monterrosas family and friends offered a glimpse into the young life that was cut short amid unrest sparked by the killing of Floyd. Melgar and Monterrosa were married in February of 2013 and have one daughter together, 15-year-old Sofia. Nine months later, his sisters are still looking for justice. "I was outraged when I inquired about the truck and found out that they destroyed a critical piece of evidence," Nold said. She learned of his death Tuesday from other Horizon alumni. [25] The footage does not show Monterrosa before he was shot, but shows Tonn firing from inside his car before he had fully stopped his vehicle. The involved detectives claim that they mistook the end of a 15-inch hammer sticking out of his sweatshirt pocket for a gun. Cabanatuan worked at the Paradise Post (long before anyone heard of the town), the former West County Times (in Richmond) and the Modesto Bee before joining The Chronicle. The city said the name could be released once the matter is resolved. to which the driver responded, "I don't know, man." Its not fair the way the Vallejo PD had presented their case to the whole public they gave a false narrative, Michelle said. We are recommitting to restoration and healing for not just our family, but for every family and community facing a similar loss. On Tuesday, Vallejo officials announced they were calling in help from the National Guard. He was pronounced dead at the hospital.". When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. He didnt consider himself an activist, but as a carpenter, and he was used to being intentional and reflective. While the California Department of Justice announced last month that it will undertake an "expansive review" of the Vallejo Police Department because of its history of policing complaints, Attorney General Xavier Becerra has declined to independently investigate Monterrosa's shooting, leaving it to the Solano County District Attorney's Office to determine whether charges are warranted. We won't post to any of your accounts without asking first, Please join us in sending love to GENERAL HOSPITAL alum Lilly Melgar (ex-Lily), who is mourning the death of her ex-husband, Robert Monterrosa. For more on your favorite daytime stars past and present keep reading Soaps In Depth magazine. Find the perfect monterrosa stock photo, image, vector, illustration or 360 image. [11], Monterrosa was killed at 12:30a.m. on June 2, while the city of Vallejo was under curfew in response to looting. Vallejo officers bent the tips of their star-shaped badges following their involvement in fatal shootings. Use left arrow key to move back to the parent list. As a teen, Sean Monterrosa loved drawing, skateboarding and boxing, and he talked about building generational wealth. Missouri. Monterrosa died in 1984 when a helicopter he was flying in exploded from a booby trapped transmitter of Radio Venceremos presumably set by the ERP. 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