Juan Herrera,

Buena Park , California
December 23, 2004

Agencies: Buena Park Police Department California

Cause of death: Shooting


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Overview

Juan Herrera was shot and killed by Officer Ron Furtado after a car pursuit in Buena Park California. Officer Furtado claimed that Herrera was reaching for a gun. Herrera’s family sued and hired a forensic expert who was prepared to testify otherwise. However, the city settled with the Herrera family for $5 million. Officer Furtado was not charged

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