"Long Beach School Officer's Murder Trial Ends in Mistrial Due to Jury Deadlock"

Former Long Beach school officer Eddie F. Gonzalez's trial ends in a jury deadlock over whether he is guilty of murder or manslaughter for fatally shooting 18-year-old Manuela "Mona" Rodriguez in the back of the head as she fled a minor fight. Prosecutors argued that Gonzalez overreacted, while his defense claimed the shooting was a tragedy but not a crime. The jury split on the verdict, with seven jurors ready to convict him of murder and five of voluntary manslaughter. The possibility of a retrial remains open, and the district attorney's office is reviewing its options.