White Cop To Face Murder Charge For Shooting Black Man In The Back
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It’s will be difficult to argue against what’s seen on a videotape.
A video that shows a North Charleston police officer shooting at 50-year-old Walter Scott’s back at least eight times as he ran away resulted in the lawman’s arrest Tuesday, officials said.
The development came as the State Law Enforcement Division looked into whether Patrolman 1st Class Michael Slager, 33, acted lawfully when he shot Scott to death.
Police Chief Eddie Driggers said Tuesday that Slager had been arrested…
The footage, filmed by an anonymous bystander, shows the end of the confrontation between the two on Saturday after Scott, who had a warrant out for his arrest, ran from a traffic stop. It was the first piece of evidence that could contradict a statement that Slager released to the public through his attorney…
Slager, a former Coast Guardsman, served for more than five years with the department without being disciplined, his attorney said.
Two people filed complaints against Slager during his time with the force, including one man who said the policeman shot him with a Taser for no reason in September 2013. Internal investigators, though, exonerated the officer of any wrongdoing.
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mea_mark April 7th, 2015 at 8:03 pm
If they don’t … they must prosecute … they must convict … ~~~ or … All hell may break loose.
CHOCOL8MILK April 7th, 2015 at 8:12 pm
If you watch the full video, you can see Michael Slager pick up his taser, walk over to where Walter Scott was laying down, and drop the taser next to Walter after Walter was handcuffed. He did this in full view of another police officer. The other police officer just went about his business as if “business as usual”. Disgusting.
What’s tragic is that Walter was stopped because of a broken tail light. Thanks to this video, there is no question as to what occurred. Not surprisingly, Slager’s story doesn’t match with the video. The police report that was filed is utter nonsense. If we only had the content of the police report, this cop would probably be exonerated and determined to have used justifiable force because he felt in fear of his life.
It’ll be interesting to see how the trial concludes and decisions reached.
Suzanne McFly April 7th, 2015 at 8:18 pm
The cop shot and killed the man because he was too lazy to run after him and he figured this “animal” is less than me and I am justified in shooting this man and killing him. Payback will be a b!%&h though.
CHOCOL8MILK April 7th, 2015 at 8:31 pm
Wonder how Fox tv “news” will spin
Suzanne McFly April 7th, 2015 at 8:31 pm
I refuse to watch but I will read about it here.
arc99 April 7th, 2015 at 9:59 pm
Amen to that. FOX news does not appear on any entertainment appliance in my house.
I also wonder how the right wing blogs which made heroes out of George Zimmerman and Darren Wilson by portraying young black men as violent “thugs” who got just what they deserved, are going to rationalize this murder.
It was particularly galling that “proof” of Trayvon Martin’s “thugism” was a Facebook photo showing a gun. But white guys with rifles stroll around Walmart, posting the photos on Facebook and they are patriots.
Suzanne McFly April 8th, 2015 at 6:12 am
The hypocritical idiocy these types display hurts my head.
John Tarter April 8th, 2015 at 7:51 am
Darren Wilson? Isn’t he the Missouri cop who the Obama/ Holder Political Justice Department exonerated of violating a certain “strong armed” theif’s civil rights?
OldLefty April 8th, 2015 at 7:58 am
They did not “exonerate” him.
They said the burden of deliberate “murder” was not met.
It is a very high bar.
“Because Wilson did not act with the requisite criminal intent, it cannot be proven beyond reasonable doubt to a jury that he violated 18 U.S.C.§ 242 when he fired his weapon at Brown.”
“There is no evidence upon which prosecutors can rely to disprove Wilson’s stated subjective belief that he
feared for his safety,” states a DOJ report on the decision.”
The key word is “Subjective”.
It speaks only to criminal behavior.
Funny how suddenly you guys take the word of Obama’s DOJ.
rg9rts April 8th, 2015 at 8:18 am
All depends on who’s bull is being gored
OldLefty April 8th, 2015 at 8:21 am
Exactly.
arc99 April 8th, 2015 at 11:52 am
Yes, the Justice Dept under AG Holder did its usual outstanding job in finding that it could not be proven beyond a reasonable doubt Darren Wilson violated 18 USC 242. Lack of ability to convict is not exoneration. Glad you finally recognize the professionalism and integrity of the US Justice Dept under AG Holder and President Obama.
And I see you have zero rebuttal to hypocrisy of right wing media. Glad you concur with my conclusions on right wing media as well.
nola878 April 7th, 2015 at 9:06 pm
They’ll ignore it all together.
rg9rts April 8th, 2015 at 8:17 am
deadbeat dad shot attempting to flee warrant for child support
John Tarter April 8th, 2015 at 7:45 am
Yes, this whole thing is tragic. It all could have been avoided if the suspect had submitted to being arrested. He didn’t and now he’s dead. You would think that with all the shootings of black men by cops of late, this suspect would have not taken such a chance.
And then we have the cop, a person who clearly exceeded his lawful authority in shooting an unarmed suspect in the back. It’s all over for him too, not dead, but should he get convicted, prison is not a kind place to be an ex-cop.
rg9rts April 8th, 2015 at 8:16 am
Hey Tater…it say a lot when the cops lawyer dropped him after seeing the tape…which also caught him trying to plant evidence
John Tarter April 8th, 2015 at 9:12 am
You are correct. In this case the cop was rightly arrested and charged. But tell me though, given all that has happened in the recent past, do you think the victim made a smart move in resisting arrest and attempting to flee?
whatthe46 April 8th, 2015 at 9:42 am
who gives a flying monkey’s ass! he wouldn’t have been murdered if this asswipe hadn’t shot him. and given the nature of past events, don’t you think it would have been a smart move on this now proven lying ass ex-cop, to have NOT MURDERED another unarmed man. especially in the fk’n BACK!!!!!!!!!
rg9rts April 8th, 2015 at 9:57 am
Give4n the past behavior of PD’s across the nation there is some justification for thinking with ones feet…the cop knew what he was wanted for and really made some bad choices…like being caught dropping evidence
William April 8th, 2015 at 8:52 am
“It all could have been avoided if the suspect had submitted to being arrested.”
Hey Skippy.
Believe it or not it’s actually part of an officers job description to place into custody, fleeing and/or resisting suspects WITHOUT shooting them seven times in the BACK.
I pondered for a few seconds just what sort of brain dead troglodyte would chime in and blame the victim…
and Here you are.
John Tarter April 8th, 2015 at 9:05 am
I agree with you, this was a big screw up on the part of the cop. But you are acting like the victim had no part in the outcome of this. He played a big part in all of this. Had he submitted to the arrest he would have been taken to jail and ten released in a few days after posting bond. He didn’t and now he’s dead.
William April 8th, 2015 at 9:26 am
There you go again, blaming the victim.
Guess why it’s no longer legal to shoot fleeing suspects?
BZZZZZZZZZZ.
Times up Skippy.
Because nowhere in this part of the civilized world is a death sentence rendered for failure to pay child support.
There is no place in any part of police science where a suspect fleeing on foot is a threat to the arresting officer.
You can call it a screw up, and I’ll continue to call it a murder. I’m funny like that.
I’ve actually had fleeing suspects get away from me.
The reality of the situation is that carrying a glock, 40 rounds of ammunition, two sets of cuffs, a radio, a baton, and stuffed inside a vest doesn’t exactly make you fleet of foot, no matter how good of a runner you are. I never shot anyone in the back.
There are LOTs of OTHER things you can do.
You know who the suspect is, you can get him later. In the meantime you tow his car, and go get a warrant for the scuffle.
Larry Schmitt April 8th, 2015 at 10:41 am
Exactly. He was not suspected of a violent crime, and the cop would have known that after he checked on him. The cop’s actions did not fit the situation. To put it mildly.
John Tarter April 8th, 2015 at 11:41 am
I see, so the victim had no part in all of this. Typical liberal excuse. Both made stupid moves – end of story!
arc99 April 8th, 2015 at 11:46 am
Typical right wing excuse. The black guy is always toblame, even when he is murdered.
Then you whine when people call you names after you express such staggering ignorance.
William April 8th, 2015 at 12:02 pm
On what planet does running away from the cops in any way shape or form justify deadly force?
John Tarter April 8th, 2015 at 12:34 pm
None. The cop has been arrested and rightly charged with murder.
Foundryman April 7th, 2015 at 8:48 pm
This is clearly all the reason anyone needs to disarm traffic or beat cops. There is no reason whatsoever why he even had a lethal weapon at his disposal. These police shootings are already totally out of control, it’s way past time to make some changes.
nola878 April 7th, 2015 at 9:03 pm
Good thing this was caught on tape, or another cop might have gotten away with murder.
Well, considering how Daniel Pantaleo got away Scott free with killing Eric Gardner, I’ll not say it’s a slam dunk until this killer is convicted.
Sy Colepath April 8th, 2015 at 5:44 am
Definitely not a slam dunk. The cop was obviously in distress and in fear for his life.
Roctuna April 8th, 2015 at 7:32 am
No doubt the victim touched his waistband at some point. That seems to be sufficient justification these days.
whatthe46 April 8th, 2015 at 9:38 am
or just use the words “in fear”
StoneyCurtisll April 7th, 2015 at 9:50 pm
But, but, but…
He just stole a handful of cigarillos from a convenience store….
John Tarter April 8th, 2015 at 7:55 am
No, the guy you are talking about attempted to get a cops gun and then attacked him. Didn’t you read the Grand Jury report and the Obama/Holder Political Justice Departments conclusion on the matter? It’s time for you to accept the truth on this particular issue.
jybarz April 8th, 2015 at 8:33 am
How did you know he took the cop’s gun (you mean taser gun?) and also attacked him? Did you see these in the video and you’re certain sure about them?
John Tarter April 8th, 2015 at 9:01 am
I was responding about Ferguson.
whatthe46 April 8th, 2015 at 9:38 am
so what?
Snick1946 April 8th, 2015 at 11:03 am
I think John is saying ‘they’re all alike’. Black people, I mean.
John Tarter April 8th, 2015 at 11:56 am
No, John was not saying that.
StoneyCurtisll April 8th, 2015 at 4:18 pm
All of a sudden you trust Eric Holder and the DOJ.
I tell you what brother trucker..( fellow truck driver)
I will accept what the grand jury said about Darren Wilson when you accept that OJ Simpson was not guilty of murdering Nichole Simpson..
Is that a deal?
fancypants April 7th, 2015 at 11:09 pm
if you watch the entire video The cop runs faster ( after the shooting ) then the man being arrested.
Larry Schmitt April 8th, 2015 at 10:42 am
That’s because his gun no longer had that heavy ammo in it.
fancypants April 8th, 2015 at 11:31 pm
the video told us the cop had to hurry and get that tazer that didn’t work ?
labman57 April 8th, 2015 at 12:02 am
And the right wing blogosphere likely will portray Slager as a patriot and a victim of cowardly local authorities who are trying to avoid another “Ferguson” uprising by making the cop a scapegoat … in 3 … 2 … 1 …
Suzanne McFly April 8th, 2015 at 6:16 am
Sometimes technology pisses us off, but other times these crimes are recorded and helps us clean up and remove the vile members who hold some sort of power. Everyone has cell phones and everything is recorded now, big brother is also being used against our government officials and underlings, not just us.
John Tarter April 8th, 2015 at 7:38 am
What we have here are two stupid individuals. One of them resisted arrest and attempted to run from a cop who was armed with a real gun. The other is the cop who shot an unarmed, fleeing suspect in the back. Dumb, dumb, dumb! Both of them.
William April 8th, 2015 at 8:47 am
“Dumb, dumb, dumb!”
No Skippy, it’s actually called.
Murder, murder, murder.
John Tarter April 8th, 2015 at 9:00 am
I agree, this is a murder, but still not such a great decision on either man’s part. What would you have done in a similar circumstance? Submit or run? Chase or shoot?
William April 8th, 2015 at 9:34 am
“Yes Mr. Sycobamaphant”.
Well I was wondering how long it would take you to drag the President into this discussion.
Based upon your documented racism, and the victims skin color, I am not surprised that you opinions are, and will always be influenced by your racism.
But to answer your question.
I’ve never been in a position to run from the cops, so I don’t know. It might be fun though. Some of these lard butts could use a good run.
Chase or shoot?
Are you actually asking me if I would chase or shoot a suspect?
Seriously
What the F*CK is wrong with you?
Really?
John Tarter April 8th, 2015 at 11:39 am
There you go, you would have thought of running just for fun, eh? That would have been dumb. As for shooting, so you would not have. Ok, neither would I. So the cop was righty charged with murder. Even when I agree with you libs I get called names from you folks. I just can’t win.
tracey marie April 8th, 2015 at 12:00 pm
Try behaving as a compassionate human instead of what you are, a racist
William April 8th, 2015 at 12:06 pm
“As for shooting, so you would not have. Ok, neither would I.”
The fact that you even asked the question or even think about it is astounding. You actually have to actually ponder if shooting an unarmed person running away from you is ok?
Seriously
You need help.
John Tarter April 8th, 2015 at 12:33 pm
Don’t put words in my moth. Shooting someone in the back is never acceptable. (you moron)
William April 8th, 2015 at 1:54 pm
“Shooting someone in the back is never acceptable. (you moron)”
Nor is putting words in a moth
bluejayray April 8th, 2015 at 7:04 pm
It’s not nice to call people morons, either–must be a moth thing.
bluejayray April 8th, 2015 at 12:45 pm
He’s one of our local gun trolls. He’s got an alarm set that notifies him when guns are being talked about anywhere…
William April 8th, 2015 at 12:11 pm
“There you go, you would have thought of running just for fun, eh?”
Yep.
whatthe46 April 8th, 2015 at 9:37 am
running from a cop armed or not, is not a warrant for the death penalty. you’ve got issues, a good psych could assist you with that.
John Tarter April 8th, 2015 at 11:35 am
I never said that. The cop was rightly charged with murder, but the victim had his part in this whole scenario.
whatthe46 April 8th, 2015 at 12:49 pm
running does not play a part in his death. he did nothing, absolutely nothing to the cop that warranted death. he didn’t attack, or pose a threat to his physical being. what part of that don’t you understand. we are supposed to be a civilized nation and killing someone for running because you are a cop is NOT civilized behavior. nor is more than half the chit i see going on in this country with regards to these parasites!
whatthe46 April 8th, 2015 at 12:50 pm
so, what part of an unarmed black man walking in the stairwell of his own building being murder by a trigger happy cop, will you contribute to his own death. you seem to do that so well. blaming the victim.
rocker April 8th, 2015 at 1:08 pm
Why is skin color so important ?
whatthe46 April 8th, 2015 at 1:50 pm
first of all, its an issue when it seems to be happening at every turn, especially when they are unarmed and are children and are NOT committing a crime or are a threat to anyone. how many white men (except the one in AZ which was b.s. that the cops weren’t charged for) were murdered by cops, that were unarmed and not in the commission of a crime? there were 2 cases of white men, not only committing a crime “against” the police with weapons, but lived to talk about it. arrested without so much as a scratch. just as this cop attempted to do, how many before video where a cop could get away with lying? hell, just like the guy selling ciggs on the corner, the murder was caught on camera and nothing!
rocker April 8th, 2015 at 3:53 pm
No what happens at every turn is the people printing this ignore the other shootings and throw this out there because they know people like you will make something of it creating click bait.. Unarmed whites don’t make news ..
To answer your question about how many unarmed whites are shot by cops, the answer is more unarmed whites are shot by cops, have a read http://www.libertynews.com/2014/12/new-study-finds-cops-more-likely-to-kill-unarmed-whites-than-unarmed-blacks/
Two unarmed men were shot in Queens last night, wheres the story ?
bluejayray April 8th, 2015 at 7:03 pm
Depends on where you live and what color YOURS is.
rocker April 8th, 2015 at 1:12 pm
Cops shoot more whites in this country.. Here is one of many sources that will confirm my statement..
Bureau of Justice Statistics, Felony Sentences in State Courts, 2004, July 2007
http://www.politifact.com/punditfact/statements/2014/aug/21/michael-medved/talk-show-host-police-kill-more-whites-blacks/
whatthe46 April 8th, 2015 at 2:59 pm
how about something after 2010 at least. besides, were they unarmed, were they criminals in the commission of a crime attempting to harm the police? which is it? were any of them children who were shot for being white? where any of them shot in their own homes unarmed? did the police by any chance raid their homes and throw in flash grenades harming children?
rocker April 8th, 2015 at 3:40 pm
You’re just looking to make this racial.. Thats your goal a racial issue
whatthe46 April 8th, 2015 at 1:53 pm
no one ever plays a part in their own death for running. its fine-able offense at best, NOT A DEATH SENTENCE. you’re getting on my fk’n nerves right now, if i had a gun and shot your **&^%&^T could i say you played a part in your own death?
Snick1946 April 8th, 2015 at 11:01 am
The guy was running from a scene where he left his car behind. seems to me like anyone could have figured out that it’d be easy to trace who he was and locate, then arrest him. Shooting at him was way overkill given the circumstances. It just astounds me how some of you resort to nit picking to excuse murderous behavior on the part of cops.
jybarz April 8th, 2015 at 8:27 am
This is a blatant abuse of police power and can’t help thinking racism is also part of it.
He could have aimed for Scott’s legs instead of his back.
He acted like Darren Wilson… death sentence for an unarmed BLACK man fleeing.
Scott’s brother doesn’t want to say yet that it has racism element in it.
I think it has.
I’m sure he would have not shot Scott if he was WHITE.
But, he might have aimed for his legs instead.
If he gets jailed for it, that will be a death sentence for him.
I hope and pray he gets jailed.
whatthe46 April 8th, 2015 at 9:35 am
he didn’t need to shoot him in the legs either. he was of no threat to him. running from a traffic stop is not a cause for the death penalty or a warrant for shooting someone either when your life isn’t in danger.
rocker April 8th, 2015 at 12:58 pm
Idiot Why don’t you just come out and say you want it to be racist..
William April 8th, 2015 at 1:51 pm
No matter where you aim, discharging your weapon in the direction of a human being is deadly force. BTW, police officers are not taught to shoot to maim. They are taught to shoot for center body mass.
whatthe46 April 8th, 2015 at 9:35 am
thank GOD for technology.
AmusedAmused April 8th, 2015 at 11:49 am
It occurs to me one of the ripple effects of police brutality is a further erosion of privacy. Because an obvious solution to the crisis — besides the body cameras (which can always malfunction, doncha know) — is to hang a CCTV camera every 3 feet. If the cops know they could be videoed from multiple angles in just about any place, that’ll keep the in line. But the world will get a whole lot creepier for the rest of us, too.
rocker April 8th, 2015 at 12:22 pm
If a cop has a body camera he or she cant give you a break on that silly traffic violation..
AmusedAmused April 8th, 2015 at 12:41 pm
Is that really a thing? Getting a break on a traffic violation? Anyway, even if it were a thing, it’s a small price to pay for people not bring shot willy-nilly.
rocker April 8th, 2015 at 12:48 pm
You’re an attorney you know exactly what I mean..
rocker April 8th, 2015 at 12:56 pm
A very cute attorney I might add..
AmusedAmused April 8th, 2015 at 1:11 pm
*blush*
rocker April 8th, 2015 at 1:15 pm
Stop blushing is just going to make you more attractive.. Its the brain that make it hot though
whatthe46 April 8th, 2015 at 1:33 pm
thank you.
bluejayray April 8th, 2015 at 7:00 pm
I know that I’d happily pay the fine over being shot in the back…
William April 8th, 2015 at 1:50 pm
You are patently wrong.
Giving out warnings written or otherwise is not only common, but an accepted method of pro-active law enforcement.
Equipment violations are especially “warning worthy”. Few people can tell you at any particular time if their taillights are working properly.
rocker April 8th, 2015 at 3:58 pm
Wrong 100% wrong.. I know 3 cops that wear a body camera in my neighborhood and they will NOT let someone slide when that camera is rolling .. Its cut and dry when that camera is on. If they pull someone over for an infraction they are getting a ticket where without it they can make exceptions
William April 9th, 2015 at 9:10 am
I’m just going to go and rely on my own personal statistics (11.4 warning per violation) and my own states policy of pro active law enforcement (Maine is a discretionary state). In fact Judges and assistant district attorneys have creative ways of dealing with officers who clog up district courts with taillight violations. BTW the last 3 years of my career I recorded all my traffic stops.
William April 9th, 2015 at 9:12 am
In all my years of law enforcement I have never heard of any State having a policy that forbids officers from exercising discretion if the traffic stop is recorded. Could you please tell me what State/municipality does that? I’d like to investigate this a little further.
Thanks in advance.
Mike Butkus Jr. April 8th, 2015 at 10:51 am
John Tarter who loves his Jesus and loves his guns is the perfect example of the angry white Right. Defend your white brother at all cost. The only truth is the white truth. So good luck bringing any facts, feelings, justice, opinions or support that goes against people of his ilk. The more he talks the more reviling he is. He is gasping for air and will go down
kicking and screaming. Evolution and revolution is on our side. WWJD? Johns answer; “Shoot from the hip”.
John Tarter April 8th, 2015 at 11:55 am
I am not defending the cop. To reiterate – he was totally wrong, got that? If you had even read what I had said you would know that. But for some reason, you libs always give the other guy a pass, never hold people accountable for their mistakes, trying to make it sound like this guy was just some innocent bystander who had no part in this matter. BOTH MEN MADE STUPID DECISIONS.
tracey marie April 8th, 2015 at 11:59 am
a broken tail light is cause for death in rw world
craig7120 April 8th, 2015 at 12:06 pm
I would run to if my chances of living through a police encounter was depended on distance. Police officers need to start realizing citizens are not enemy combatants!!
William April 8th, 2015 at 12:08 pm
“But for some reason, you libs always give the other guy a pass”
The other guy is DEAD, you insipid cretin.
John Tarter April 8th, 2015 at 12:32 pm
Is there some reason why this guy shouldn’t have had to support his own children instead throwing them on society for the rest of us to pay for? That is what started the ball rolling for him and got him wanted by the law. But no, we can’t bring that stuff up now, can we?
Face it, he was a deadbeat Dad who in the end made a bad decision. He got killed and the cop who killed him will have to answer for it.
whatthe46 April 8th, 2015 at 1:36 pm
there are a lot of people who are dead beat parents, it too isn’t a cause for a death warrant. keep trying though.
William April 8th, 2015 at 1:47 pm
“Is there some reason why this guy shouldn’t have had to support his own children instead throwing them on society for the rest of us to pay for? ”
Where exactly is there a post by anyone here condoning dead beat dads?
But then again we all know your opinion on people of color and public assistance, don’t we Skippy?
StoneyCurtisll April 8th, 2015 at 6:41 pm
Oh please….
Stop embarrassing yourself.
bluejayray April 8th, 2015 at 6:58 pm
They don’t have the capacity to be embarrassed–
whatthe46 April 8th, 2015 at 1:35 pm
lol. unfortunately for this brain, its NOT like preaching to the choir.
rocker April 8th, 2015 at 12:33 pm
Jumping the “gun” Mr Butkus ?
AmusedAmused April 8th, 2015 at 11:43 am
I’m not getting my hopes up. It’s quite possible he’ll get acquitted.
rocker April 8th, 2015 at 12:28 pm
On what grounds ? He shows a clear intent to shoot the man in the back without provocation..
AmusedAmused April 8th, 2015 at 12:42 pm
A jury doesn’t need a basis for an acquittal.
rocker April 8th, 2015 at 12:47 pm
they need common sense(I hope)
AmusedAmused April 8th, 2015 at 1:12 pm
Actually, no, at least not for an acquittal. I mean, look at Robert Durst.
rocker April 8th, 2015 at 1:17 pm
True, very true.. Silly me thinking society has common sense and the ability to know when they are being duped..
whatthe46 April 8th, 2015 at 1:38 pm
acquittal? no way. furthermore, i see this as a case that will find its way to a plea deal. i would take it to trial if its less than 30 yrs straight. the bastard deserves life.
rocker April 8th, 2015 at 12:27 pm
Im very happy this cop was arrested and hope he does time for murder 1 .. My question is why is Alan or Liberaland making this a racial issue ? Did the cop say stop black man or Ill shoot or is this another case of a assumed racial shooting ?
whatthe46 April 8th, 2015 at 1:36 pm
because it’s a fact.
rocker April 8th, 2015 at 4:03 pm
Prove it.. There is NO proof or indications this incident was racially motivated.. Go read the story at the 100 other publications .
People like you would love it to be racial…
tracey marie April 8th, 2015 at 10:25 pm
shut up
Bunya April 8th, 2015 at 1:57 pm
“…why is Alan or Liberaland making this a racial issue ?”
.
Oh, I don’t know. I’m gonna go out on a limb and suggest maybe it’s because all these random shootings are perpetrated against black people?
rocker April 8th, 2015 at 3:47 pm
Dont bring a saw out on that limb because for some unknow reason when people other than blacks are shot by police it isnt juicy racial news so the trouble makers stay away..
Last night in Queens two unarmed men were shot, one white and one asian.. I don’t see that story here.. Because it won’t stir the pot and make you click..
Do you have some evidence that would prove this shooting was racially motivated or just hoping it was ?
Bunya April 8th, 2015 at 3:56 pm
Not everyone lives in New York, you know. Were these two unarmed men killed? Were they killed by cops? Please post your story, because I can’t find anything about two men being shot by police in Queens.
bluejayray April 8th, 2015 at 6:55 pm
Rocker seems to be our “post racial America” troll.
bluejayray April 8th, 2015 at 6:55 pm
It’s been in the news that cops in this country routinely gun down unarmed black males. In fact, the Justice Department recently published a report on the issue as it has been played out in Ferguson, MO. This IS a racial issue. If the man had been white, I really doubt that the cop would have just stood there, pumped 8 shots into his BACK until he dropped, and then planted a throw away gun–or in this case taser. This happens every damn day in the USA. It IS a racial issue, and trying to deny it just adds to the problem.
Anomaly 100 April 8th, 2015 at 7:11 pm
I’ve been moderating your comments and removing some of them. Watch your tone, be polite and try not to be an areshole.
Or you’ll be banned. I won’t warn you again.
tracey marie April 8th, 2015 at 10:24 pm
thank you, he is attacking ARC and bunyan
Anomaly 100 April 8th, 2015 at 11:31 pm
He’s gone. Whoosh!
tracey marie April 8th, 2015 at 11:58 pm
Good, Arc is always polite and was being hit hard by that creep
Anomaly 100 April 8th, 2015 at 11:59 pm
We loves us some Arc.
CgntvDssdnt April 8th, 2015 at 1:13 pm
of course this is a racial issue.
why does this article make the comment: “It’s will be difficult to argue against what’s seen on a videotape”?
why do we anticipate that someone would even try?!
Foundryman April 8th, 2015 at 2:04 pm
Why anticipate people will attempt to deny or spin this? Most likely because people are stupid. Right wing brainwashed conspiracy theorists will believe anything. We have people who are denying the Sandyhook murders ever happened. Even as they walk past the graves.There’s people out there who believe Cliven Bundy is a hero.
Video tape or no video tape, it made no difference in NYC after the police choked a guy to death. No, right wing apologists and racists will be out in force defending this murder.
Bunya April 8th, 2015 at 2:10 pm
This is astounding. After all the evidence provided, if this cop goes free, I’m sure we’ll see country wide riots that’ll rival the 1968 riots in Chicago.
rocker April 8th, 2015 at 4:15 pm
You would love that wouldn’t you ?
Bunya April 8th, 2015 at 4:24 pm
Do you have a point, or are you just here to troll?
rocker April 8th, 2015 at 4:28 pm
Yea I have a point.. People like you look for strife
Bunya April 8th, 2015 at 4:46 pm
You’re making absolutely no sense whatsoever. I’ve lived through the ’68 riots and, unlike you, I hope to never see it happen again.
rocker April 8th, 2015 at 4:55 pm
68 what ? Chicago, Detroit ,Watts ? what does that mean ? You’re Liberalands most renowned authority on riots ? I fought 3 wars and operation Just Cause does that make me general ?
Bunya April 8th, 2015 at 5:08 pm
Did I say I was an authority on riots? I simply stated what could happen if the cop isn’t charged with murder, and suddenly accuse me or wishing for a riot. I could accuse you of the same thing.
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And I supposed, by your logic, that since you allegedly fought in 3 wars, it must mean that you’re a “most renowned authority” on wars. Good to know.
rocker April 8th, 2015 at 5:12 pm
Cop isnt charged ?? Do you read these articles ? What do you mean if he is charged ?? He was charged with murder 1 yesterday.. Come on Look at the title of the article for gods sake.. Take a nap honey
Bunya April 8th, 2015 at 5:15 pm
I’m through with you.
rocker April 8th, 2015 at 5:16 pm
Yes you are.. You took a beating today.. Now I know you dont even read the articles.. You have 0 cred.. Try reading the articles or at least the title next time Peace
Bunya April 8th, 2015 at 5:25 pm
My apologies. I misspoke (I’ll bet that never happens to someone as infallible as you). I meant to say if the cop wasn’t CONVICTED of murder….. But, since you can’t debate without spewing insults, I’d prefer you don’t respond to my posts.
rocker April 8th, 2015 at 5:29 pm
LMAO Ok now go put some ice on it.. Peace
tracey marie April 8th, 2015 at 10:24 pm
what an ass you are, you are neither intelligent, clever or interesting. I gave you the benefit of the doubt, once.You are a troll with a penchant for lying and harrassing
tracey marie April 8th, 2015 at 10:22 pm
trolling
tracey marie April 8th, 2015 at 10:22 pm
shut up and go troll somewhere else
Roctuna April 8th, 2015 at 3:11 pm
Very revealing article from Think Progress. It speaks volumes about the other 208! shootings in this department since 2008 and also those across the country. The killer was well on his way to total absolution until that video showed up.
http://thinkprogress.org/justice/2015/04/07/3644189/everything-police-said-walter-scotts-death-video-showed-really-happened/
FatRat April 8th, 2015 at 4:17 pm
I’m wondering how Slager explained away the lack of injuries from fighting for his very survival? When someone if facing you and attempting to grievously harm you, doesn’t that logically mean the bullets would be enter thru the torso and not into the back? The grouping I’m assuming should be kinda of a tight grouping, Slager took careful and precise aim and pinpointed 7 out of his 8 shots. But Slager is claiming that the altercation was at pointblank range. Wouldn’t the grouping be as sporadic as hell? Wouldn’t hand to hand combat range show power burns and gunshot residue. Even without any video or witness whatsoever, how could the police accept a story that doesn’t make any sense?
Bunya April 8th, 2015 at 4:43 pm
So how can we be outraged if we don’t know anything? Your anger is misplaced. Maybe you should be outraged by the media for not sensationalizing stories about whites being targeted by cops. However, I will say this. Your responses indicate that you consider blacks lives are less important than white lives.
rocker April 8th, 2015 at 4:52 pm
Thats absurd but I was waiting for you to tell me I was in some way racist.. You make assumptions often and you’re often wrong.. I said nothing to indicate any human being is more important than any other. I just read as several people, you included went straight to race.. The world would be a much more peaceful place if you think before you start making racial accusations before facts are released.. You allowed the “click bait” to sway you…
Eddy DeVille April 9th, 2015 at 5:45 am
Geeze Here we go again