July 8th 2010 Manteca man Ernest Duenez Jr. was shot & killed by Manteca Police Dept.

Manteca PD has released different accounts of the incident all which have proven to be untrue and haven't made a comment regarding my cousins death since. It has been a month and they are yet to release the name of the officer (who was allowed to return to work 2 weeks later) or the video recorded on the police car camera. They refuse to answer any of the questions my family deserves to know pending a 6 month investigation. If Manteca PD can release multiple false statements within hours of the shooting, why can't they answer our questions NOW! Especially the biggest question of all "What justification did the officer have for taking my cousin's life." The lies and lack of response by Manteca PD proves they have no consideration for the lives effected by this tragedy. This officer should be taken off the force so his itchy trigger finger and bad judgement can't take the life of another in our community. My family is represented my renowned Attorney John Burris (also represented the family of Oscar Grant, victim of Bay Area Bart Officer in 2009) in a civil lawsuit against the City of Manteca for the wrongful killing of Ernest.

You can help make a difference! Be apart of our fight for justice and answers now! Simply visit www.facebook.com/justiceforernest like our page, share with your friends and encourage them to do the same. Please help us spread the word from SAC TO THE VALLEY TO THE BAY WE WILL TAKE A STANCE FOR OUR RIGHTS WHEN LAW ENFORCEMENT EXECUTE OUR LOVED ONES AND TRY TO GET AWAY WITH IT.

My cousin was not perfect, but he didn't deserve a death penalty while in the upswing of his life. Ernest was a beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, grandson, cousin, husband and father of a 1 year old son. One behalf of my entire family I thank you from the bottom of my heart for reading this.

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"When there is injustice for one there is injustice for all."

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