Independent investigation finds officer who tasered Steven Taylor during fatal shooting violated policy
By KTVU staff
San Leandro Police Officer Stefan Overton.
SAN LEANDRO, Calif. - The city of San Leandro on Thursday released findings from an independent investigation of the fatal police shooting of Steven Taylor at a Walmart in April 2020.
Based on the findings, one of the officers involved who used his Taser on Taylor after he had been shot by another officer, was not in compliance with the department s use-of-force policy when he used his less-than-lethal weapon.
As a result, the police department will determine by June 18 if Officer Stefan Overton will face disciplinary action.
ByPauline Russo Cutter
Mayor Pauline Russo Cutter issued the following statement on March 25:
On behalf of the City of San Leandro, I strongly condemn the recent attacks on Asian Americans in our city and all across the nation. Diversity is one of San Leandro’s greatest strengths with 32% of San Leandro residents of Asian descent, including many City employees. There is no room for racist remarks or violence directed toward any minority group.
On March 18, 2021, Acting Police Chief Luis Torres reinforced the San Leandro Police Department’s zero-tolerance stance on hateful acts by stating, “I urge San Leandro to come together and speak up against hate and racism. Remember, if you ‘See Something, Say Something,’ and let’s make sure our Asian community knows that we will not tolerate any acts of hate against them.”