A Contra Costa County Superior Court judge plans to sentence former Danville Police Officer Andrew Hall on Friday for shooting and killing 33-year-old Laudemer Arboleda at the end of a slow-speed police pursuit back in 2018.
Hall was convicted of assault with a firearm Oct. 26, but the jury couldn’t reach a decision on one charge of manslaughter. He’s facing a possible 17-year prison sentence.Alameda County, Berkeley Health Officials To Align With State On Ending School Mask Mandate - 'This Is The Right Time'
Arboleda led officers on a slow speed pursuit in 2018, after someone called police to report Arboleda knocked on their door. Arboleda, whose family said he was hospitalized earlier that year for mental illness, pulled over multiple times, only to drive away from police. At one point, officers drew their guns without shooting as Arboleda drove away.
Hall was only involved at the very end, when he pulled in front of Arboleda at the corner of Front and Diablo streets. He exited his car and stood near the Honda’s front right side. As Arboleda tried pulling away at 6 mph, Hall discharged his weapon 10 times, hitting Arboleda with nine bullets. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
An initial investigation by the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office — which contracts with Danville for police services — cleared Hall of any wrongdoing.
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