Thank You "alp227" for This Horrifying Post!

[KoKo]

(Kimani Gray) Teenager Killed by Police Was Shot 7 Times, Autopsy Finds
alp227

Source: NYT

The 16-year-old boy who was killed in Brooklyn by the police in a hail of 11 bullets on Saturday night was hit by seven of them, three entering his body from the rear, the authorities said on Wednesday.

The report from the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner did not specify which of the seven bullets caused the death of the teenager, Kimani Gray; that determination awaits further investigation.

One bullet entered his left shoulder in the rear, exiting in the front; two other bullets struck the back of his thighs, one in the left thigh and one in the right. Two bullets struck from the front, hitting his right thigh; one bullet entered his left side, striking his lower rib cage; and the last bullet hit his left lower forearm.

The police said that two plainclothes officers fired at Mr. Gray after he pulled a .38-caliber revolver and pointed it at them; the officers then fired 11 shots, killing him. Mr. Gray’s revolver had four bullets in its chamber, the police said.

Read more: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/14/nyregion/teenager-killed-by-new-york-police-was-shot-7-times.html


Democracy Now has included this story and ensuing protests (one of which became violent) in the daily headlines segment. While the overcriminalization of America and abuse of power by police are legitimate issues in the nation, were the protesters wise to rally for somebody who allegedly could've shot a cop? I remember when vacationing in NYC 3 years ago seeing a "shot cop hotline" bumper sticker on an NYPD car, so there must be an issue with shot cops in the city.
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[KamaAina]

1. Amadou Diallo. Patrick Dorismond. Sean Bell.

How many more?

[wercal]

2. I tell my kids and friends to be very careful when they interact with police

One friend had a b-b gun pistol on the seat of his truck. He did not understand the danger he was putting himself in.

When the police stop you, they have no idea who you are...and can be on edge.

And I'm sure their use of force training is like a toggle switch. Once the decision to use deadly force is made, it is used to the max.

So pulling a gun out and pointing it at police is a terrible idea.

I have not followed this story closely, and I don't know if there's controversy over whether or not he pointed the gun....but this is why I tell my children and friends to avoid sudden movement, don't reach into your pockets, etc.

[KoKo]

4. Two shots in the BACK...COWARDS...it was OTT...no Doubt about It!

Blasting that kid "Six Ways to Kingdom Come"...

TOTAL VIOLATION of CIVIL RIGHTS...(if they exist,anymore)

[OldDem2012]

3. From the article it's not clear whether or not he had a pistol at all.....

Friends, relatives and witnesses have questioned whether Mr. Gray had a gun, and if he did, whether he had pointed it at the officers.

[KoKo]

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