Reporter and after mean months, she determined that the shooting was justified. A key piece of evidence, the look of the toy gun, very similar to an assault rifle. The deputy called out to lopez to drop the gun, and the boy turned around. As the subject turned toward the deputy, the weapon in his hand turned as well, and the barrel started to rise. Reporter thats when the deputy fired eight shots, seven of them striking the teenager. He was a kid he was shot because he was a kid carrying a toy gun where kids play. Reporter he has led protests since the shooting. The mother of one of andy lopezs best friends has joined in the outrage. These kids now have to walk around in fear because they know that these kids can get away with murder. Reporter they say demonstrators will gather for yet another protest tomorrow at Courthouse Square in santa rosa. They vow to keep up the pressure for action against deputy gillhouse. Reporting from the sheriffs office, mark matthews, nbc bay area news. So