Residents press Inglewood council for transparency in Brian Bostick investigation

Public commenters at the Inglewood City Council meeting on May 20 pressed city leaders to release the names of officers involved in the death of Brian Bostick and to provide greater transparency in the investigation.

A public commenter addressed Mayor Butts and the chief of police, saying, "These officers committed a murder," and asking, "When will the names of the officers be released? Why is it taking so long with the investigation?" Another resident criticized what she described as a double standard in transparency and urged compliance with "Senate Bill 1421," saying, "Open the files and release the names of the officers involved in Brian's death." Both speakers were removed or asked to leave after their remarks were interrupted by council decorum calls.

Members of the council expressed condolences to the Bostick family. Councilmember Gloria Gray said the city continues to keep the family "in our prayers" and asked the community to await the coroner's official findings. At the meeting—lose, the meeting moderator stated that the police department had provided the names of "15 to 16 officers" to the city's attorneys and that the council awaited the coroner's final report before making formal acknowledgments or actions.

The meeting record indicates strong public demand for disclosure and accountability, while city officials stressed that the coroner's report and ongoing legal processes limit what the council can say publicly at this time. No formal motion or vote related to the investigation or disclosure of officer names was taken during the session.

The council moved on to other agenda items and adjourned after routine business; the investigation and any potential council action remained pending the coroner's findings and ongoing legal review.