The defense attorney stated, "He sped away, he didn't just pull away." Oh, that explains everything. I am sure as a car speeds away shooting the driver is going to lead to a better outcome for everyone. Some of the poorest police practices occur when a cop shoots at a moving car. There is a reason why that is poor practice.
29/07/2015
A University of Cincinnati (click here) police officer who shot a motorist during a traffic stop over a missing front licence plate has been indicted on murder charges.
Prosecutor Joe Deters announced the grand jury indictment at a news conference to discuss developments in the investigation into the July 19 shooting of 43-year-old motorist Samuel DuBose by Officer Ray Tensing.
Authorities have said Tensing spotted a car driven by Mr DuBose and missing the front licence plate, which is required by Ohio law. They say Tensing stopped the car and a struggle ensued after Mr DuBose refused to provide a driver's licence and get out of the car.
Tensing has said he was dragged by the car and forced to shoot at Mr DuBose. He fired one shot, striking Mr DuBose in the head.
But Mr Deters dismissed Tensing's claim that he was dragged by the car and suggested that he should not have pulled Mr DuBose over to begin with.
"He fell backward after he shot (DuBose) in the head," Mr Deters said....
The reason Samuel DuBose sped off in his car was because he was scared of being killed by a police officer and it happened anyway. Young black people, especially young men, are scared to death in just living their lives.
There should be a moratorium across the country on minor traffic stops.
Anyone has any other way to stop this?
29/07/2015
A University of Cincinnati (click here) police officer who shot a motorist during a traffic stop over a missing front licence plate has been indicted on murder charges.
Prosecutor Joe Deters announced the grand jury indictment at a news conference to discuss developments in the investigation into the July 19 shooting of 43-year-old motorist Samuel DuBose by Officer Ray Tensing.
Authorities have said Tensing spotted a car driven by Mr DuBose and missing the front licence plate, which is required by Ohio law. They say Tensing stopped the car and a struggle ensued after Mr DuBose refused to provide a driver's licence and get out of the car.
Tensing has said he was dragged by the car and forced to shoot at Mr DuBose. He fired one shot, striking Mr DuBose in the head.
But Mr Deters dismissed Tensing's claim that he was dragged by the car and suggested that he should not have pulled Mr DuBose over to begin with.
"He fell backward after he shot (DuBose) in the head," Mr Deters said....
The reason Samuel DuBose sped off in his car was because he was scared of being killed by a police officer and it happened anyway. Young black people, especially young men, are scared to death in just living their lives.
There should be a moratorium across the country on minor traffic stops.
Anyone has any other way to stop this?
