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Dashcam shows police shooting of unarmed man

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Budwick · 70-79, M
Since you failed to include any detail, I'll add some.

The Gardena shooting occurred the night of [b][u]June 2, 2013,[/u][/b] after police responded to a call about a bicycle stolen from outside a CVS drugstore. A police dispatcher mistakenly told officers the crime was a robbery, which typically involves weapons or force.

The district attorney’s office declined to file charges against the officers. Deputy Dist. Atty. Rosa Alarcon wrote in a memo about the shooting that Diaz Zeferino ignored police commands and that toxicology tests after his death were postive for alcohol and methamphetamine. His right hand, she wrote, was no longer visible from the officers’ angle when they opened fire and it was reasonable for them to believe he was reaching for a weapon.

“They made a split-second decision and they were not required to hold fire in order to ascertain whether Diaz would, in fact, injure or kill them,” she wrote.
I figured he was on something. He couldn’t seem to stay still. But I’m at home and have time to watch the video at my own pace. I have time to put my thoughts together. @Budwick
Zonuss · 41-45, M
@Budwick We know the story dummy. The truth is they overreacted because that's what underqualified police officers do. 😐
masaca · 61-69, M
@Budwick Well, course, it's always better and safer for law enforcement officers to know that a person is actually armed while being combative so they can take the necessary safety precautions to ensure a safe arrest. Makes all the sense in the world. To bigoted assholes.

Just like with this guy, right here:


https://www.ksby.com/news/local-news/armed-santa-barbara-man-arrested-after-injuring-police-officers
Budwick · 70-79, M
@Zonuss [quote] We know the story dummy. [/quote]

Do you, really?
I'm thinking the only fact you know about this case is that BLACK man died at the hand of a WHITE one.
Budwick · 70-79, M
@masaca [quote]To bigoted assholes.[/quote]

And, anyone that wants to live.
masaca · 61-69, M
@Budwick By Joe, I think you're coming around.