Overview

• Ivan Gallegos, 19, was initially arrested on suspicion of murder and held on $2 million bail.
• The incident occurred after Gallegos and two others confronted Cerf, who was breaking into a car.
• Gallegos claimed Cerf threatened to have a gun, though no weapon was found at the scene.
• Prosecutors determined Gallegos's actions were driven by a genuine fear for his life and others.
• Cerf's family disputes the portrayal of him as violent, noting his struggles with mental health.