Cops kill surrendering camper

[Luddly Neddite]

FBI Investigating Albuquerque Police Shooting Of Camper

LBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The FBI has opened an investigation into the recent police shooting of a homeless camper as he appeared to be surrendering, officials said Friday.

It is the first confirmed criminal investigation of Albuquerque police by federal officials, who more than a year ago launched a civil rights probe of the department over allegations of excessive force and a spike in police shootings. Since 2010, police have been involved in 37 shootings, 23 of them fatal.

In a statement, the FBI said it will investigate the fatal March 16 shooting to "assure the public that a thorough and fair investigation will be conducted."

Community leader Ralph Arellanes hailed the announcement, but he said it was "long overdue."

"This was something that caught the attention of the world," Arellanes, director of the League of United Latin American Citizens' New Mexico chapter and a member of the city's police oversight task force, said in reference to video of the shooting that was posted on numerous websites. "It's a tremendous injustice. A tremendous tragedy. And I also think there are more cases that (the U.S. Department of Justice) needs to refer for criminal proceedings."

Albuquerque police fatally shot James Boyd, 38, in the Sandia foothills following an hours-long standoff and after he threatened to kill officers with a small knife, authorities said. He died after officers fired stun guns, bean bags and six live rounds, authorities said.

But a helmet-camera video showed Boyd, who claimed to be a federal agent, agreeing to walk down the mountain with them, gathering his things and taking a step toward officers just before they fired.

Watch the video.

 

[westwall]

And you're one of those claiming that no one but the police should be armed

 

[Luddly Neddite]

And you're one of those claiming that no one but the police should be armed

You dumb chit.

Post the link or admit you're lying.

I get so sick of the constant litany of lies from some rw's.

Just can it.

 

[Rozman]

Looking at the video at the time of the shooting it doesn't look justified.

 

[JakeStarkey]

I saw the vidcam. The officers can be charged with first degree murder and be convicted, easily.

 

[Synthaholic]

The officers were never in any danger, and the victim was turning to walk in the other direction when the officer fired.

 

[Rozman]

They had the guy surrounded and there as distance between them...
Where was the immediate threat.

 

[Plasmaball]

And you're one of those claiming that no one but the police should be armed

he had a knife, bean bags and stun bombs didnt work. He was turning around and they shot him. The guy was crazy, but NM police have a history with killing people.

 

[HenryBHough]

Does anyone really think America could be worse off with Putin as president?

 

[Synthaholic]

Does anyone really think America could be worse off with Putin as president?

Yes. Americans.

Talk to one, sometime.

 

[Plasmaball]

Does anyone really think America could be worse off with Putin as president?

how do you breathe?

 

[HenryBHough]

Does anyone really think America could be worse off with Putin as president?

how do you breathe?

Tax-free for now but there's gotta be an Oxygen tax hidden down there somewhere in Your New Messiah's Obamascare.

 

[Yurt]

I saw the vidcam. The officers can be charged with first degree murder and be convicted, easily.

how many times has that actually happened?

 

[hjmick]

Let's be clear, he wasn't just a "camper."

He was well known in Albuquerque and to the law enforcement agencies in the area. He was mentally ill and he was homeless, police had information from previous run-ins with him that indicated a negotiator should be called in to talk the guy down during any encounter. Apparently APD negotiates by shooting you...

Now, obviously this in no way justifies the killing, if anything it's more evidence for the trial...

I moved from Albuquerque a year and a half ago, lived there for three years. The APD were in trouble then and now things have gotten worse for them. Even the mayor, who was until this incident, a staunch supporter of the force has kicked them to the curb.

There's a lot going on in the 505, none of it good for local law enforcement...

 

[Quantum Windbag]

FBI Investigating Albuquerque Police Shooting Of Camper

LBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The FBI has opened an investigation into the recent police shooting of a homeless camper as he appeared to be surrendering, officials said Friday.

It is the first confirmed criminal investigation of Albuquerque police by federal officials, who more than a year ago launched a civil rights probe of the department over allegations of excessive force and a spike in police shootings. Since 2010, police have been involved in 37 shootings, 23 of them fatal.

In a statement, the FBI said it will investigate the fatal March 16 shooting to "assure the public that a thorough and fair investigation will be conducted."

Community leader Ralph Arellanes hailed the announcement, but he said it was "long overdue."

"This was something that caught the attention of the world," Arellanes, director of the League of United Latin American Citizens' New Mexico chapter and a member of the city's police oversight task force, said in reference to video of the shooting that was posted on numerous websites. "It's a tremendous injustice. A tremendous tragedy. And I also think there are more cases that (the U.S. Department of Justice) needs to refer for criminal proceedings."

Albuquerque police fatally shot James Boyd, 38, in the Sandia foothills following an hours-long standoff and after he threatened to kill officers with a small knife, authorities said. He died after officers fired stun guns, bean bags and six live rounds, authorities said.

But a helmet-camera video showed Boyd, who claimed to be a federal agent, agreeing to walk down the mountain with them, gathering his things and taking a step toward officers just before they fired.

Watch the video.

You support big government, then complain when you get what you ask for. Wouldn't it make more sense to complain about big government?

 

[dr.d]

Does anyone really think America could be worse off with Putin as president?

YES FOOL...Putin was KGB
If he or one of his buds didn't like u for whatever reason...U'd just disappear ...and no investigation.
How is this relevant anyway?


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[Politico]

This should be interesting to watch.

 

[Jarlaxle]

The cops will get a pat on the head and a slap on the wrist (probably suspensions with pay: also known as VACATION) and nothing will be done.

The most dangerous street gang in the country is the police.

 

[Synthaholic]

FBI Investigating Albuquerque Police Shooting Of Camper

LBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The FBI has opened an investigation into the recent police shooting of a homeless camper as he appeared to be surrendering, officials said Friday.

It is the first confirmed criminal investigation of Albuquerque police by federal officials, who more than a year ago launched a civil rights probe of the department over allegations of excessive force and a spike in police shootings. Since 2010, police have been involved in 37 shootings, 23 of them fatal.

In a statement, the FBI said it will investigate the fatal March 16 shooting to "assure the public that a thorough and fair investigation will be conducted."

Community leader Ralph Arellanes hailed the announcement, but he said it was "long overdue."

"This was something that caught the attention of the world," Arellanes, director of the League of United Latin American Citizens' New Mexico chapter and a member of the city's police oversight task force, said in reference to video of the shooting that was posted on numerous websites. "It's a tremendous injustice. A tremendous tragedy. And I also think there are more cases that (the U.S. Department of Justice) needs to refer for criminal proceedings."

Albuquerque police fatally shot James Boyd, 38, in the Sandia foothills following an hours-long standoff and after he threatened to kill officers with a small knife, authorities said. He died after officers fired stun guns, bean bags and six live rounds, authorities said.

But a helmet-camera video showed Boyd, who claimed to be a federal agent, agreeing to walk down the mountain with them, gathering his things and taking a step toward officers just before they fired.

Watch the video.

You support big government, then complain when you get what you ask for. Wouldn't it make more sense to complain about big government?

In your small, narrow mind, you equate big government with abusive government.

And what does a large Federal government have to do with a small town/city police force, half-wit?

 

[Synthaholic]

Does anyone really think America could be worse off with Putin as president?

YES FOOL...Putin was KGB
If he or one of his buds didn't like u for whatever reason...U'd just disappear ...and no investigation.
How is this relevant anyway?


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He's a retard, that's why it's relevant to him.