Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
General Discussion
Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsPolice Fired At Teen After He Was On The Ground, Says Witness
Andy Lopez Shooting: Police Fired At Teen After He Was On The Ground, Says Witness
Santa Rosa Police say two deputies who shot and killed a 13-year-old boy carrying a toy rifle only fired at the boy as he stood holding what they thought was a real assault weapon. But one resident of the neighborhood where the shooting took place has now stepped forward with a different story.
In an interview with KTVU-TV, Ethan Oliver says he witnessed officers fire shots into Andy Lopez after the teen had fallen to the ground. Oliver lives across the street from the field where the shooting took place in Santa Rosa, Calif. He says he walked outside after hearing two gun shots and saw Lopez already on the ground. "Then the cops went at it again and unloaded like 6 to 7 shots, Oliver said. KTVU asked him "if he meant that the deputy shot Lopez while he was on the ground." And Oliver stuck to his claim, stating that was "exactly what I saw."
Authorities haven't yet responded to Oliver's statement
http://www.ibtimes.com/andy-lopez-shooting-police-fired-teen-after-he-was-ground-says-witness-1441020
Santa Rosa Police say two deputies who shot and killed a 13-year-old boy carrying a toy rifle only fired at the boy as he stood holding what they thought was a real assault weapon. But one resident of the neighborhood where the shooting took place has now stepped forward with a different story.
In an interview with KTVU-TV, Ethan Oliver says he witnessed officers fire shots into Andy Lopez after the teen had fallen to the ground. Oliver lives across the street from the field where the shooting took place in Santa Rosa, Calif. He says he walked outside after hearing two gun shots and saw Lopez already on the ground. "Then the cops went at it again and unloaded like 6 to 7 shots, Oliver said. KTVU asked him "if he meant that the deputy shot Lopez while he was on the ground." And Oliver stuck to his claim, stating that was "exactly what I saw."
Authorities haven't yet responded to Oliver's statement
http://www.ibtimes.com/andy-lopez-shooting-police-fired-teen-after-he-was-ground-says-witness-1441020
InfoView thread info, including edit history
TrashPut this thread in your Trash Can (My DU » Trash Can)
BookmarkAdd this thread to your Bookmarks (My DU » Bookmarks)
7 replies, 1373 views
ShareGet links to this post and/or share on social media
AlertAlert this post for a rule violation
PowersThere are no powers you can use on this post
EditCannot edit other people's posts
ReplyReply to this post
EditCannot edit other people's posts
Rec (12)
ReplyReply to this post
7 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Police Fired At Teen After He Was On The Ground, Says Witness (Original Post)
FreakinDJ
Oct 2013
OP
The 24 yr veteran officer involved in 3 prior unarmed citizen shootings of course
FreakinDJ
Oct 2013
#4
morningfog
(18,115 posts)1. Kicking to follow.
seattle15
(45 posts)2. Who is more to blame?
The cop or the irresponsible person that bought a toy gun?
FreakinDJ
(17,644 posts)4. The 24 yr veteran officer involved in 3 prior unarmed citizen shootings of course
or didn't you get the memo
morningfog
(18,115 posts)5. The one who shot a kid 7 times. Stupid question.
The Magistrate
(95,248 posts)6. The Man Who Pulled The Trigger Is To Blame, Sir
And if you are prepared to argue otherwise, there is no hope for you....
Th1onein
(8,514 posts)3. I read that the FBI was investigating this case.
Thank God. I'm so sick of these murdering thugs that call themselves cops.
gopiscrap
(23,761 posts)7. fucking cops