One Fullerton City Council member called for the police chief's resignation Wednesday, criticizing the Police Department for refusing to answer questions about the death of a homeless man who died after a violent struggle with six police officers last month.
A second council member said he also was troubled by the lack information coming from police and urged that officials share what they know with the public.
"This, I think, historically is the most tragic thing that has happened in Fullerton, the biggest crisis," said Councilwoman Sharon Quirk-Silva, who Wednesday formally asked City Manager Joe Felz to call on the chief to resign. "That means you’re out front, giving the public what information you can give."
At Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, hundreds of angry citizens jammed into the overflowing council chambers, criticizing police for the death of Kelly Thomas, 37, and demanding that the city explain what happened. Many pointed their fingers at Chief Michael Sellers.
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