Willie King, a three-strike felon who was granted mental health diversion after assaulting a sheriff’s deputy while in jail, has been charged with murder for allegedly shooting and killing Miguel Rodriguez. The case has sparked calls for changes to California's mental health laws, which DA Thien Ho argues should be changed to allow for individuals to be denied such treatment when they pose a threat to public safety. Additionally, King has prior convictions for burglary and assault with a deadly weapon.