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April 17, 2023: District Attorney Gascón Announces Two Torrance Police Officers Charged in Connection With Death of Christopher Deandre Mitchell
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that two Torrance police officers have been indicted for the December 2018 fatal shooting of Christopher Deandre Mitchell.
“Special Prosecutor Lawrence Middleton was given the independence to reevaluate, investigate and determine whether to pursue criminal prosecution in this case. He thoroughly reviewed and analyzed the evidence and decided to seek a grand jury indictment. We support his decision to do so and we are pleased that the grand jury returned the indictment,” District Attorney Gascón said.
While there is nothing that can be done to heal the pain for those who loved and cared for Christopher, I hope this provides them with a measure of justice.”
