Ronell Foster, 32
Vallejo, California
February 13, 2018
Agencies: Vallejo Police Department California
Cause of death: Not Yet Known
Last updated: almost 4 years ago
Overview 
According to the police department, the deadly police shooting started when an officer stopped a man riding his bike near Marin and Florida streets about 7:40 p.m. and said the man ditched his bike and took off running. According to a relative, police were called after a call of a domestic dispute between the man and his girlfriend.
The officer chased after that him and caught up with him about a block away. That’s where what authorities describe as a "violent physical struggle."
During that altercation -- the officer fired his gun -- striking the man who ultimately died at the scene. Lt. Kenny Park later updated the police account of what happened, but refused to return at least two phone calls from KTVU seeking further clarification.
In the department news release, police said that the officer involved deployed his Taser, but it was "ineffective." It was at that point that the suspect "managed to forcibly take away a metal flashlight from the officer and armed himself with it, presenting it in a threatening mannger."
The officer, Park said, "fearing imminent and serious physical harm," then fired his gun in self-defense.
Legal Action
June 2020, State AG declines independent review of Vallejo polce killings.
Additional Resources:
- https://abc7news.com/sean-monterrosa-vallejo-man-shot-police-shooting/6260682/ added June 24, 2020 11:47
- https://www.facebook.com/KilledByPolice/posts/1922213784473416 added February 18, 2018 01:42
- https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Vallejo-officer-fatally-shoots-person-after-foot-12613086.php added February 18, 2018 01:42
- http://www.ktvu.com/news/vallejo-police-fatally-shoot-man-during-violent-physical-struggle added February 15, 2018 20:07
- http://kron4.com/2018/02/14/1-shot-killed-during-struggle-with-vallejo-police-officer/ added February 15, 2018 20:07