Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced that his office will open an independent review of the fatal 2009 shooting of Oscar Grant III by a BART police officer.

The inquiry will be focused on former BART police Officer Anthony Pirone’s conduct during the shooting and comes seven months after the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office declined to bring charges against Pirone over allegations that he ultimately incited the shooting.

Continue reading for FREE

This is NOT a paywall. We just want to make sure you’re a human. Sign in to read this story and receive the weekly roundup in your inbox.

Or

Terms & Conditions

Success! Your account was created and you’re signed in.
Please visit My Account to manage your account.

Eli covers public health, transportation and state politics for the Bay City News Foundation, serves as the main editor of the Public Health and COVID-19 Information Hub and assists with Local News Matters' social media strategy. He has also previously covered local politics in San Diego County as well as college and professional sports across the Bay Area.