Independent investigation finds officer who tasered Steven Taylor during fatal shooting violated policy
By KTVU staff
San Leandro Police Officer Stefan Overton.
SAN LEANDRO, Calif. - The city of San Leandro on Thursday released findings from an independent investigation of the fatal police shooting of Steven Taylor at a Walmart in April 2020.
Based on the findings, one of the officers involved who used his Taser on Taylor after he had been shot by another officer, was not in compliance with the department s use-of-force policy when he used his less-than-lethal weapon.
As a result, the police department will determine by June 18 if Officer Stefan Overton will face disciplinary action.