'He was asking for help': Activists, family of man killed by Sacramento County Sheriff deputy demand change
Activists want sheriff to release body cam videos, deputy's name, fund 24/7 mental health crisis response team
Activists want sheriff to release body cam videos, deputy's name, fund 24/7 mental health crisis response team
Activists want sheriff to release body cam videos, deputy's name, fund 24/7 mental health crisis response team
Community activists and the family of a Sacramento man shot and killed by a Sacramento County Sheriff's Deputy held a demonstration Tuesday morning outside the county administration building downtown.
The family of Jaime Naranjo, 54, are calling for justice and making demands of the county following last week's deadly shooting.
"Pain, anguish, the anger and frustration this family is feeling is felt throughout the community," said organizer Berry Accius.
Naranjo's wife called 911 on Sept. 28 to report her husband was threatening to take his own life. When deputies arrived, they said he was holding a 24-inch machete and advanced toward deputies. A deputy fired his weapon and killed Naranjo.
Naranjo's daughters and some of his 10 grandchildren held signs asking for justice and urging for mental health help.
"What we are trying to change is policy legislation ad how all law enforcement, not only in Sacramento, but California, conduct welfare checks and mental health crisis and mental health episodes," said Accius. "Jaime did not need to die."
The family wants the sheriff's department to release the body-worn camera footage, the deputy's name and to immediately fund a 24-7 non-police emergency response for mental health calls.
"We need change. We need services. We need funding," said daughter, Shavon Acosta Naranjo. This should not have happened. My father should be here."