Updated on April 22, 2021 at 6:48 am
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Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton announced charges Wednesday against sheriff's Deputy Andrew Hall for fatally shooting an unarmed man during a slow-speed police chase in November 2018.
Hall will be charged with voluntary manslaughter and assault with a semi-automatic weapon, Becton said Wednesday during a news briefing. Both charges are felonies.
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Becton's office also announced that a warrant has been signed for Hall's arrest. His bail is set at $220,000.
"We in law enforcement must conduct ourselves in a professional and lawful manner when interacting with the public," Becton said. "Officer Hall's actions underscored the need for a continued focus on de-escalation training and improved, coordinated responses to individuals that are suffering from mental illness."