The police officer who fatally shot Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo., two months ago has told investigators that he was pinned in his vehicle and in fear for his life as he struggled over his gun with Mr. Brown, according to government officials briefed on the federal civil rights investigation into the matter.
The
officer, Darren Wilson, has told the authorities that during the
scuffle, Mr. Brown reached for the gun. It was fired twice in the car,
according to forensics tests performed by the Federal Bureau of
Investigation. The first bullet struck Mr. Brown in the arm; the second
bullet missed.
The
forensics tests showed Mr. Brown’s blood on the gun, as well as on the
interior door panel and on Officer Wilson’s uniform. Officer Wilson told
the authorities that Mr. Brown had punched and scratched him
repeatedly, leaving swelling on his face and cuts on his neck.
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There certainly are some police who abuse their power but this ain't one of them.
ReplyDeleteMe, in the same situation, would have done the same thing.
Yep, justified use of force. We can only go on the evidence.
ReplyDeleteI'm eager to hear his complete testimony.
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