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"Officer Cleared in Fatal Shooting of Teen Girl in Los Angeles Store Dressing Room"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Hill

The California Department of Justice announced that the Los Angeles police officer who shot and killed a teenage girl with a stray bullet in a department store dressing room will not face charges. The officer fired his rifle while pursuing a man who had attacked two women, resulting in the death of 14-year-old Valentina Orellana Peralta. The state DOJ recommended updating communication training for the Los Angeles Police Department, acknowledging the tragic loss of two lives and expressing condolences to Peralta's family.

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"Unanswered Questions: Teen Kidnapping Victim Killed by California Deputies"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Los Angeles Times

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department released audio and video footage of the events leading up to the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Savannah Graziano, who had been abducted by her father. The footage contradicts initial statements made by Sheriff Shannon Dicus, raising questions about the transparency of the investigation. The department cited a ransomware attack as a reason for delayed information release. Legal experts emphasize the public's right to access information regarding police shootings, while the California Department of Justice is conducting an independent investigation.

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