Buena Park , California
December 23, 2004
Agencies: Buena Park Police Department California
Cause of death: Shooting
Last updated: almost 6 years ago
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