The numbers tell the tale clearly: Slightly more than half of these 249 fatalities listed an initial cause associated with law enforcement’s use of force. A dozen originated from traffic stops and 16 involved a mental health situation or “welfare check.” Twenty-seven people were killed in situations stemming from a nonviolent crime, including drug offenses and warrant service.
Slightly more than half of these 249 fatalities listed an initial cause associated with law enforcement’s use of force. A dozen originated from traffic stops and 16 involved a mental health situation or “welfare check.” Twenty-seven people were killed in situations stemming from a nonviolent crime, including drug offenses and warrant service.
For the deaths involving firearms,
the majority of victims were not fleeing at the time of the shooting, data originally tallied by the Washington Post shows.
Bolding mine, because even if they were fleeing, that s not a
Capital offense. Here is just one of these unnecessary homicides by hyped-up deputies:
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