Robert Alvin Justus Jr. Sentenced to Life for Role in 2020 Federal Officer Shootings

Justus, identified as a 'Boogaloo boy,' received a life sentence for his involvement in the murder of Officer Dave Patrick Underwood and the attempted murder of another officer during 2020 protests.

• Robert Alvin Justus Jr. was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Protective Services Officer Dave Patrick Underwood and the attempted murder of another officer.
• The shootings occurred during protests in Oakland, California, against the police-involved death of George Floyd in May 2020.
• Justus and co-defendant Steven Carrillo, who was sentenced to 41 years in prison, were affiliated with the 'Boogaloo' movement, aiming to incite a second American Civil War.
• Evidence showed Justus had a 'bloodlust for police' and helped Carrillo case the area before the shootings.
• Attorney General Merrick B. Garland stated that the sentencing holds those responsible for targeting law enforcement officers accountable for their crimes.

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