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Family members demand transparency after fatal sheriff‑involved shooting; board hears multiple public pleas
Summary
Several family members and community members used public comment March 10 to demand transparency and answers after the January 22 fatal shooting of Jaqu Ray (age 23), requesting body‑camera footage, autopsy records and accountability from the Riverside/San Bernardino sheriff's offices.
Family members of Jaqu Ray Bond addressed the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors during general public comment March 10 to demand transparency and an accounting of a sheriff‑involved fatal shooting on Jan. 22.
"He was murdered January 22nd by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's," Michaela Brown said during public comment, saying investigators had not provided body‑camera footage, badge numbers or an autopsy report. "We have no body cam, we have no names, no badge numbers… We just have my brother, 23. He just turned 24. He didn't deserve to die."
Speakers described the shooting as occurring in broad daylight and said they expected more information from law enforcement. Several commenters said they had encountered difficulties obtaining autopsy and medical records; one speaker said she had paid for an independent autopsy because official records were being withheld.
The board did not take action during the public‑comment period. County officials acknowledged the remarks and invited follow‑up through staff channels; no investigative findings were presented to the board during the meeting.
Members of the public repeatedly asked for specific disclosures — body‑worn camera footage, badge numbers and medical examiner reports — and for consistent, timely communication with the victims' families. The requests were framed as urgent demands for transparency and accountability in a case that families say remains unresolved.
