Mexican authorities demanded an in -depth investigation into a San Diego police shooting who killed a 19 -year -old man on Friday.
Kevin García d’Oaxaca, Mexico, who was identified by his family, was shot down by the police following a 40 -minute dead end in the Stockton district. Investigators allegedly alleged that the man had pointed out what seemed to be a handgun from a vehicle, how the police pulled their weapons.
The authorities initially said they had found a handgun in the vehicle, but later said that it was a BB pistol.
Mexico, through its consulate general in San Diego, called on the American authorities “to ensure that justice is done in this case and that the human rights of our nationals in the United States are confirmed,” officials said in a press release published on Monday evening.
According to the Board of Sheriff of the County of San Diego, which investigates the incident, the shooting occurred after a pedestrian reported an officer and said he saw a man pointing a weapon on another person near the K and 31st streets.
Several officers responded to the scene and found a person corresponding to the description of the man in a vehicle parked near the Bethel Amel church with a passenger.
The police tried to get the man out of the car, but he refused, said sheriff officials. The passenger left the car and went to the police.
Police continued to negotiate with the man when members of the Swat team. The police pulled pepper balls in the vehicle, but the man still did not go out.
Around 10:50 a.m., sheriff managers alleged that the man had pointed out what seemed to be a handgun through the vehicle window.
Six police officers, including a sergeant, shot man.
The man was taken from the vehicle and transported to the hospital, where he died.
Officials said the consulate contacted the San Diego County Legalist’s office to coordinate the transfer of his remains to relatives. The family said they wanted to send her body to Guerrero’s Mexican state, where Garcia’s mother lives.
The consulate said that he had provided legal assistance to García’s family.
“The Mexican Foreign Ministry reaffirms that the assistance and protection of Mexicans abroad are an absolute priority for the Mexican government,” said the consulate. “He reiterates his commitment to supporting and supporting the family throughout the process.”
At a press conference on Monday, Guerrero Governor Evelyn Salgado addressed the case of García, and state officials said they would help the family.
In a statement, Mexican officials said they had demanded an in -depth investigation into the shooting but had not alleged any reprehensible act of the officers.
The incident is the subject of an investigation by the Sheriff’s office, according to a county policy which prevents agencies from investigating their own fire, and the office of the County Prosecutor of San Diego also examines the shooting.
During a vigil for García held Sunday near the church, the participants held signs saying “Justicia”, “am I the next one? I don’t shoot! ” And “Justice for Kevin!” No al racalo ”.
Through a translator, García’s sister Yazmyn, 23, said that he had not been told where his brother’s body was and was not contacted by the authorities.
Yazmyn said she had spoken to the passenger of the vehicle, who told her that Kevin did not have a pistol in the vehicle.
In an article on social networks, Yazmyn said that his brother was a “beautiful person” and added that he had fought with depression and drug use.
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