Justo Quintero, 31

South Pasadena, California
July 18, 2013

Agencies: Cal State L.A.’s Police Department DPS

Cause of death: Shooting


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Last updated: almost 6 years ago

Overview

The mother and fiancée of a man shot and killed by an off-duty Cal State University, Los Angeles police officer are speaking out.

They marched alongside friends and family to remember Justo Quintero, 31, in South Pasadena on Saturday.

Quintero was shot and killed on Aug. 18 by the off-duty officer during some sort of confrontation on Arroyo Verde Road.

Investigators say Quintero had a gun and fired the weapon during the incident.

His family is still looking for answers.

"I just want answers. Why did this happen?" said Martha Roszco, Quintero's mother. "I just need answers, and why the police are not doing nothing. They're not arresting this man."