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Next at the plate: Framingham SWAT team Officer Paul Duncan.
Summary: In 2011, Officer Duncan was part of a team looking for two men, Dwayne Barrett and Joseph Bushfan, both in their early twenties. The latter lived with his 68-year-old stepfather, Eurie Stamps. The cops had planned a raid on Stamps's house.
Moments before the raid, Barrett was arrested coming out of the house (he did not live there). Once Barrett was in custody, the police stormed the residence. They used a battering ram to bust in the door and threw a flash grenade inside.
By the time Duncan reached Eurie Stamps, he was already on the floor, face down and arms over his head. He gave every indication of compliance. Duncan reached down to pull Stamps's hands behind his back, presumably to put him in restraints. The officer allegedly lost his balance, discharging his M4 rifle. The round tore through Stamps's face, puncturing his left lung, aorta, and pulmonary artery. He died from his injuries.
"I heard the discharge, and it was almost like there was a shot fired," Duncan later said.
Stamps, pictured below, was not suspected of a crime at the time of the raid. Nor was he the subject of the raid that ultimately resulted in his death.
The district attorney's investigation ruled the incident an accident, finding that Duncan's actions, as well as those of the other officers involved in the raid, were without fault.
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Thus proving why guns should be illegal for everyone to own, including police.
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Next up: Officer David R. Barrera and the Houston PD.
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Summary: In 1998, Houston PD arrested Ryan Baxter. He admitted to smoking crack and giving alcohol to a 15-year-old. The officers offered him a deal: they would release him if he gave up his drug source. Baxter pointed them to a residence where he claimed to have purchased drugs.
At 1:40 a.m., Houston PD descended on the address given them by the informant. Pedro Navarro, 22, answered the door when Baxter knocked and scrambled backward as cops rushed through the entry. As they pushed through the home's hallway, Officer Barrera's firearm allegedly discharged accidentally.
During the confusion, a round hit Officer Lamont E. Tillery. Believing the shot came from 22-year-old Navarro, the cops unleashed dozens of rounds at him. He was killed during the attack.
An autopsy showed that 9 shots had been fired downward, suggesting Navarro was already on the ground. Two additional rounds had hit him in the head. A total of 30 shots were discharged.
A later investigation revealed that Officer Tillery had been shot by another cop: Officer Barrerra.
Nine officers were involved in the incident. Six were investigated. One was indicted on a misdemeanor. He was later acquitted.
* no photo of Navarro is available.
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* photo unavailable.
Summary: In 1998, Houston PD arrested Ryan Baxter. He admitted to smoking crack and giving alcohol to a 15-year-old. The officers offered him a deal: they would release him if he gave up his drug source. Baxter pointed them to a residence where he claimed to have purchased drugs.
At 1:40 a.m., Houston PD descended on the address given them by the informant. Pedro Navarro, 22, answered the door when Baxter knocked and scrambled backward as cops rushed through the entry. As they pushed through the home's hallway, Officer Barrera's firearm allegedly discharged accidentally.
During the confusion, a round hit Officer Lamont E. Tillery. Believing the shot came from 22-year-old Navarro, the cops unleashed dozens of rounds at him. He was killed during the attack.
An autopsy showed that 9 shots had been fired downward, suggesting Navarro was already on the ground. Two additional rounds had hit him in the head. A total of 30 shots were discharged.
A later investigation revealed that Officer Tillery had been shot by another cop: Officer Barrerra.
Nine officers were involved in the incident. Six were investigated. One was indicted on a misdemeanor. He was later acquitted.
* no photo of Navarro is available.
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Next up: Officers of the Pima County AZ SWAT team.
Summary: On the morning of May 5, 2011, U.S. Marine veteran Jose Guerena was sleeping with his wife. She heard loud noises outside and awakened him. (The noise was later revealed to be caused by flash/bang grenades.) Guerena told his wife to hide in the closet with his 4-year-old son. He grabbed his AR-15 and positioned himself where he could defend his home and family from intruders.
At approximately 9:00 a.m., officers of the Pima County SWAT team burst through the door. Several of them later reported being fired upon by Guerena, mentioning that they saw the distinct muzzle flash produced when rounds are fired. Other officers reported seeing the wood from the door's frame splinter as rounds from Guerena's weapon hit it. In response, the officers began to fire upon Guerena. (At least one report later revealed that the wood had splintered due to a round fired by one of the deputies on site.)
Adding to the story about Guerena's alleged use of deadly force, Lt. Michael O'Connor told the press, "The suspect said, 'I've got something for you,' when he saw them." This claim has been denied by Guerena's wife.
During the incident, the SWAT team fired more than 70 rounds at Guerena while his wife and son hid in the closet. Sixty of the rounds hit Guerena, killing him.
Despite reports from several officers about muzzle flashes from Guerena's gun, a later evaluation of his AR-15 revealed it had not been fired.
Guerena, pictured below, was 26 at the time of his death.
The purpose of the raid involved suspicions of drug possession. No drugs were found in Guerena's house. Nor did Guerena have a criminal record. The city settled with his family for a reported $3.4 million. At the time of writing, none of the officers involved in the incident have been charged or convicted of any wrongdoing.
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Summary: On the morning of May 5, 2011, U.S. Marine veteran Jose Guerena was sleeping with his wife. She heard loud noises outside and awakened him. (The noise was later revealed to be caused by flash/bang grenades.) Guerena told his wife to hide in the closet with his 4-year-old son. He grabbed his AR-15 and positioned himself where he could defend his home and family from intruders.
At approximately 9:00 a.m., officers of the Pima County SWAT team burst through the door. Several of them later reported being fired upon by Guerena, mentioning that they saw the distinct muzzle flash produced when rounds are fired. Other officers reported seeing the wood from the door's frame splinter as rounds from Guerena's weapon hit it. In response, the officers began to fire upon Guerena. (At least one report later revealed that the wood had splintered due to a round fired by one of the deputies on site.)
Adding to the story about Guerena's alleged use of deadly force, Lt. Michael O'Connor told the press, "The suspect said, 'I've got something for you,' when he saw them." This claim has been denied by Guerena's wife.
During the incident, the SWAT team fired more than 70 rounds at Guerena while his wife and son hid in the closet. Sixty of the rounds hit Guerena, killing him.
Despite reports from several officers about muzzle flashes from Guerena's gun, a later evaluation of his AR-15 revealed it had not been fired.
Guerena, pictured below, was 26 at the time of his death.
The purpose of the raid involved suspicions of drug possession. No drugs were found in Guerena's house. Nor did Guerena have a criminal record. The city settled with his family for a reported $3.4 million. At the time of writing, none of the officers involved in the incident have been charged or convicted of any wrongdoing.
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When was the last time you were in Pima County, AZ?
Easy to find things that appear to be unjust, not so easy to actually determine what transpired. Simple minds fight what appears to be injustice, some people actually look at the elemental factors.
How about repeating things of which there is no first hand knowledge.
That makes it real or true?
Lack of intellectual capacity.
I live in Tucson, AZ (Pima County). I remember this well, the newspaper made him out to be a drug dealer, although they lacked any evidence at the scene. Basically, the thought that he had guns (an AK) seemed to be substantial enough that they used that as the hook. Too bad for a soldier that had served his gov. Actually a total tragedy for his wife and children.
I had no personal relationship with the dude, or reason to believe that he wasn't a drug dealer.
Kelly Thomas Beaten To Death
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KU0Imk2Bstg"]Raw video: Kelly Thomas police beating - YouTube[/ame]
Manuel Ramos and Jay Cicinelli encountered a schizophrenic homeless man in Fullerton,CA.
After 15 minutes of discussion Manuel Ramos said:
"See my fists? They're getting ready to fuck you up."
Thomas proceeds to stand up and leave the threatening situation, when officer Cicinelli strikes him with a baton. Later, with both officers on top of him, he is heard saying: " I can't breathe, dude, I can't breathe! Please I can't breathe!"
Cicinelli: "..I just started smashing his face to hell.."
"Medical records show that bones in his face were broken and he choked on his own blood. The coroner concluded that compression of the thorax made it impossible for Thomas to breathe normally and deprived his brain of oxygen. His parents removed him from life support five days later, and he died from his injuries on July 10, 2011. Officer Manuel Ramos was charged with one count of 2nd degree murder and one count of involuntary manslaughter; Corporal Jay Cicinelli and Officer Joseph Wolfe were each charged with one count of felony involuntary manslaughter and one count of excessive force. All three pleaded not guilty." Source
Ex-Fullerton Officers Found Not Guilty In Beating Death Of Kelly Thomas « CBS Los Angeles
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KU0Imk2Bstg"]Raw video: Kelly Thomas police beating - YouTube[/ame]
Manuel Ramos and Jay Cicinelli encountered a schizophrenic homeless man in Fullerton,CA.
After 15 minutes of discussion Manuel Ramos said:
"See my fists? They're getting ready to fuck you up."
Thomas proceeds to stand up and leave the threatening situation, when officer Cicinelli strikes him with a baton. Later, with both officers on top of him, he is heard saying: " I can't breathe, dude, I can't breathe! Please I can't breathe!"
Cicinelli: "..I just started smashing his face to hell.."
"Medical records show that bones in his face were broken and he choked on his own blood. The coroner concluded that compression of the thorax made it impossible for Thomas to breathe normally and deprived his brain of oxygen. His parents removed him from life support five days later, and he died from his injuries on July 10, 2011. Officer Manuel Ramos was charged with one count of 2nd degree murder and one count of involuntary manslaughter; Corporal Jay Cicinelli and Officer Joseph Wolfe were each charged with one count of felony involuntary manslaughter and one count of excessive force. All three pleaded not guilty." Source
Ex-Fullerton Officers Found Not Guilty In Beating Death Of Kelly Thomas « CBS Los Angeles
Kelly Thomas Beaten To Death
Raw video: Kelly Thomas police beating - YouTube
Manuel Ramos and Jay Cicinelli encountered a schizophrenic homeless man in Fullerton,CA.
After 15 minutes of discussion Manuel Ramos said:
"See my fists? They're getting ready to fuck you up."
Thomas proceeds to stand up and leave the threatening situation, when officer Cicinelli strikes him with a baton. Later, with both officers on top of him, he is heard saying: " I can't breathe, dude, I can't breathe! Please I can't breathe!"
Cicinelli: "..I just started smashing his face to hell.."
"Medical records show that bones in his face were broken and he choked on his own blood. The coroner concluded that compression of the thorax made it impossible for Thomas to breathe normally and deprived his brain of oxygen. His parents removed him from life support five days later, and he died from his injuries on July 10, 2011. Officer Manuel Ramos was charged with one count of 2nd degree murder and one count of involuntary manslaughter; Corporal Jay Cicinelli and Officer Joseph Wolfe were each charged with one count of felony involuntary manslaughter and one count of excessive force. All three pleaded not guilty." Source
Ex-Fullerton Officers Found Not Guilty In Beating Death Of Kelly Thomas « CBS Los Angeles
Wow...
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A well researched piece on institutionalized police corruption:
Sarah Stillman: The Use and Abuse of Civil Forfeiture : The New Yorker
Sarah Stillman: The Use and Abuse of Civil Forfeiture : The New Yorker