Yong Yang’s Wrongful Death, Police Brutality Case

Yong Yang didn't deserve to die. He was shot and killed by police officers who unlawfully entered the home of his mother and father while he was having a mental health crisis. They had no intention of helping him. Yong's family had not called them for help. They had not reported a trespassing intruder. Yong had not done anything violent. He didn't even use profanity as the police yelled at him from outside, worsening his acute anxiety attack.

His family who had requested a county social worker to evaluate him for medical treatment watched as 7 armed men forced their way into their home and shoot their son three times even though he had not attacked them, and though non-lethal options were available to them.

Yong's family continues their ongoing fight against the system that murdered him. All donations so far have gone toward supplies necessary for the battle against injustice. These include picket signs, flyers, sound equipment, T-shirts and other merchandise used to promote the rallies held in protest of the Department of Mental Health and the LAPD. The police continue to avoid responsibility and are intent on dragging out their "investigations" to outlast the storm, and spread lies to justify their misconduct.

Thanks to the help of supporters and involvement of young activists joining the fight, continued pressure grows heavy on the shoulders of the LAPD to reform their policies. The family demands the District Attorney gives them justice by holding those guilty of killing Yong responsible.

Creating change takes a long time, and the fight for justice is only just beginning. Please continue to support the movement and help keep the JYYPC's fight for justice for Yong and for all victims of police brutality.