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Residents press Hemet council for transparency and action after officer-involved killing of Jimmy Lopez
Summary
Dozens of public commenters demanded transparency and accountability following the July 4, 2024 fatal shooting of Jimmy Lopez by Hemet police, calling for a written response from the police chief, release of evidence and clarification of disciplinary status for officers involved.
Dozens of speakers used the April 8 public-comment period to demand action and transparency from Hemet city officials and the Hemet Police Department over the killing of Jimmy Lopez on July 4, 2024.
Speakers including Yancey Noriega and Jimmy Lopez’s mother, Mandy Diaz, accused the department of failing to respond adequately to community complaints and asked the council to exercise its oversight responsibilities. Commenters called for the release of body camera and other footage, a public accounting of the investigation status,…
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