“The Los Angeles Police Department shot and killed a black man in South L.A. on Monday.
Police conducted an “investigative stop” in the Newton area around 8:20 p.m., according to a news release from the LAPD. “During the stop a struggle ensued, which resulted in an officer-involved-shooting. It is unknown if the suspect has any gang affiliations,” the release continues. “The suspect was transported to a local hospital and after lifesaving efforts he succumbed to his injuries.”
A woman claiming to be the deceased man’s mother called KTLA and identified the man as Ezell Ford. Tritobia Ford said her son was lying on the ground and complying with the officers when he was shot three times.”* The Young Turks host Cenk Uygur breaks it down.
*Read more here from Cavan Sleczkowski / The Huffington Post:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/13/lapd-shoot-kill-ezell-ford_n_5674679.html
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This seems to be the tip of the iceberg. I only hope this stops there is clearly a problem with Authority. When are guns to be used? When being fired upon!! Period!!! Tazers are used for other questionable arrests . These Cops should be held to account. Before this really gets out of hand. I would love to hear from the Good Cops on this. I hope this does not mushroom into something far worse !!Peace!! .
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“We do not know whether he was a wife beater… but he was wearing one so, you know, there’s that.”