Luiz 4,253 Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2015/07/29/prosecutors-to-announce-conclusion-of-probe-into-cincinnati-campus-police-shooting/A University of Cincinnati police officer was indicted Wednesday on a charge of murder for fatally shooting an unarmed black man during a traffic stop earlier this month.“It was so unnecessary for this to occur,” Joe Deters, the Hamilton County prosecutor, said at a news conference.Samuel Dubose, 43, was shot and killed during a July 19 traffic stop by Officer Ray Tensing. The 25-year-old officer initially said he was dragged by Dubose’s car, leading to the shooting. Deters said that Dubose “was subdued,” adding that Tensing had his license plate number.“This office has probably reviewed upwards of hundreds of police shootings, and this is the first time that we’ve thought this is without question a murder,” he said.While a university police report stated that Tensing said he had been dragged by the car before shooting, Deters said that the officer was not dragged. Rather, Tensing fell backwards after shooting Dubose in the head, Deters said.Deters seemed emotional during his news conference, repeatedly referring to the shooting as a murder and appearing incensed that what he called “a pretty chicken-crap stop” led to a “senseless, asinine” incident.He also said that if Dubose began to leave, the officer should have just let him go rather than shoot him in the head. Tensing was also charged with voluntary manslaughter and faces up to life in prison if convicted. I disapprove of what you say, but will defend to the death your right to say it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
uvglo 966 Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 This is in my city. So glad they're handling it fast and what seems to be well so far. I don't wanna be bias, though. We'll see what happens. #sayhisname omg why is princess is princess high my new nickname Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
YCHofficial 5,293 Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Here in Holland its so rare for a cop to use his gun.. if he does it will be all over the news..even if its just a warning shot Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qualle1 1,385 Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Murica...Germany has around 82.000.000 inhabitants and in the entire year of 2012 the police officers were forced altogother only 36 (!) times to shoot at someone - in defense.These 36 shootings lead to 8 killed people and 20 injured people.The situation in the USA is horrific and absolutely not comparable with the situation in European countries. MAKE LOVE NOT WAR Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis 543 Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 What's even more sad to me is that more people aren't talking about this. I'm very thankful that justice is being served here, although should never happened in the first place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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