The LA Police Commission’s decision not to discipline Officer Andres Lopez for the fatal shooting of Yong Yang has sparked outrage in the Korean American community, highlighting longstanding concerns over police accountability and the repeated failure to protect vulnerable individuals during mental health crises.
The LAPD cleared itself in the fatal shooting of Yong Yang, a mentally ill Korean-American man, based on an internal review lacking independent oversight. The case has sparked criticism from the victim’s family and community leaders, raising broader concerns about police accountability and the failure to prioritize non-lethal responses.
Commission clears officer who killed mentally ill man — using LAPD’s own report
The Los Angeles Police Commission has cleared Officer Andres Lopez in the...
The LAPD is set to review possible disciplinary action against three officers involved in the fatal shooting of Yong Yang, a Korean-American man with mental illness, nearly a year after the incident. The case has sparked community protests and legal action, raising concerns over police accountability, transparency, and the handling of individuals with mental health issues.
Korean-American politicians' continued silence on the case of Yong Yang, who was shot dead by a Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officer, drawing significant...
