Jarrett Tonn shot and killed Sean Monterrosa in June 2020 from the backseat of an unmarked police vehicle through the windshield
Monday, August 28, 2023 9:14PM
VALLEJO, Calif. (KGO) — A fired Vallejo Police Officer who shot and killed a man has had his job reinstated.
Vallejo Police Officers Association President Mike Nichellini confirmed to the ABC7 I-Team on Monday that Jarrett Tonn’s termination has been overturned.
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Tonn shot and killed Sean Monterrosa June 2, 2020 from the backseat of an unmarked police vehicle through the windshield.
Sean Monterrosa was outside a Walgreens where there had been a looting. Vallejo police said he was crouched down in a half kneeling position, moving his hands towards his waist area revealing what appeared to be the butt of a handgun. It turned out to be a hammer.
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Tonn’s attorney tells the I-Team his termination was overturned at arbitration along with all allegations to his use of force.
He was reinstated with a letter of reprimand for failing to timely activate his body worn camera.
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He also received full back pay and benefits.
Sean’s sisters, Michelle and Ashley, are planning to hold a press conference with their attorney on Thursday.
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