Hundreds March in Woodland, Calling For Independent Investigation in Death of Gutierrez

Hundreds in Woodland March Calling For Independent Investigation in Death of Gutierrez

Written by David Greenwald Sunday, 07 June 2009 04:32

Political Leaders from Woodland and the County Completely Absent From Event

In an event attended by hundreds of Woodland residents and many from across the county and the region, labor leader Al Rojas and religious leaders called for an independent investigation into the April 30 shooting death of 26-year-old farm worker Luis Gutierrez. Mr. Gutierrez was shot and killed by Yolo County Sheriff's Deputies as he walked home from the DMV on the Gum Avenue overpass in Woodland.

The march which was led by the family of Mr. Gutierrez followed the route that he took in the last moments of his life.

Individuals expressed anger and frustration at authorities and also the political leaders. They called for an independent investigation into his death.

This call was proceeded by an increasing chorus of people who believe that there must be an independent review of the events that led to the death of the young farm worker.

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