California prosecutors charge man with murder in pier death

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A mourner lays down flowers following a vigil for Kathryn Steinle, Monday, July 6, 2015, on Pier 14 in San Francisco. Steinle was gunned down while out for an evening stroll at Pier 14 with her father and a family friend on Wednesday, July 1.

By Janie Har, Associated Press

Mon, Jul 6, 2015 (5:52 p.m.)

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This undated photo provided by the San Francisco Police Department shows Francisco Sanchez.

SAN FRANCISCO — Prosecutors have charged a Mexican immigrant with murder in the waterfront shooting death of a woman.

Authorities said Monday that 45-year-old Francisco Sanchez is expected to be arraigned Tuesday in the death of 32-year-old Kathryn Steinle.

Sanchez, a repeat drug offender, was released from jail on April 15 in San Francisco.

Federal immigration authorities had filed a so-called detainer with San Francisco authorities, asking to be informed if they intended to release Sanchez.

However, the city's sanctuary law prevents city workers from cooperating with federal authorities on immigration cases.

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