Rep. Chu Statement on the Death of Anthony McClain

A screengrab from a video of the fatal shooting (Photo – Pasadena Police Department video)

Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) released a statement addressing the death of Anthony McClain, who died in a confrontation with Pasadena police on August 15, 2020.

By News Desk

Here’s the statement in its entirety:

Concerns, frustration, and anger

Upon hearing of Anthony McClain’s death, my office began receiving calls from residents concerned that yet again another member of the Black community had been killed at the hands of a police officer. I share their concerns, their frustration, and their anger.

This incident is not about an individual’s personal history…

We depend on our law enforcement, and we need to trust them to protect our community as well as responsibly deescalate violence. This incident is not about an individual’s personal history, but whether or not the use of deadly force on a fleeing person was justifiable.

…Avoid adding to the growing death toll of Black men in our country

I support the independent investigations into this matter and I expect that they be conducted transparently, quickly, and that they be released to the public as soon as possible.

I also expect them to provide solutions so that future police interactions avoid adding to the growing death toll of Black men in our country. I hope that such actions will result in positive change and bring some peace to the family of Anthony McClain.

Anthony McClain, a 32-year-old father of three, was shot on August 15 by a Pasadena police officer during a traffic stop near the intersection of Raymond Ave. and Grandview Street. Pasadena City Council is expected to consider implementing a police oversight commission to investigate the shooting at its Monday meeting on August 24, 2020 at 2:00 pm. During the meeting, members of the public may submit a comment regarding items on the agenda (click for Public Comment link).

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