He says he had finished homework and needed a walk.
From his account:
“I turned the corner around 5th and 12th and saw sirens going off. Immediately, squad cars pulled on all the sides and cornered me where I couldn’t escape or speak. The cop got out of his car and asked me all sorts of information, but the only thing I could think of was: what did I do wrong other than the fact I was a brown man. There were two cops behind me – hands on their guns. I had my hands up and was struggling to find the words I always had thought I’d say if I was EVER in that situation but all I could think of: one sudden move and I would be shot.
Created: February 09, 2021 11:19 AM
The University of Minnesota s Department of Public Safety is addressing allegations that an officer exhibited bias, racism and misconduct during an interaction with an individual.
The department released dashcam footage of the incident for transparency. To promote public safety and dispel any misunderstandings, UMPD believes that the public should see and hear what actually occurred, the department said in a statement, in part.
The department received a call reporting a robbery at about 1:36 a.m. on Feb. 1. Officers met with the victims who confirmed they were robbed by two suspects armed with guns.
Courtesy of the U of M Department of Public Safety