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I thought this was interesting because not too long ago there were articles about the use of deadly force going down in Richmond, CA.
(CA - Use of deadly force by police disappears on Richmond streets WS thread here:http://www.websleuths.com/forums/sh...orce-by-police-disappears-on-Richmond-streets) Nothing but praise for Magnus. Did he do the right thing here? Was it better to just get everything settled and move on? From what I've read about Richmond this is uncommon. (Though I admit not keeping up with Richmond news regularly.)
This is how it starts (bits and pieces taken from articles below):
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On Sept. 14, Jensen was responding to a nuisance report at Uncle Sam’s Liquors, located at 3322 Cutting Blvd. According to the three-page letter from Grove, a citizen had called to complain that people were loitering in front of the store.
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Perez was shot multiple times by a police officer outside a liquor store after an altercation while he was being arrested on suspicion of being intoxicated. The officer claimed Perez was reaching for his gun, but witnesses and Perez supporters say Perez was not making any threatening moves when he was shot three times through the torso.
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Jensen's attorney, Terry Leoni, said last year that the officer acted in self-defense and "was scared for his life" because Perez was tugging on his weapon.
"Unfortunately, these situations are always tragic, but Mr. Perez's dangerous actions provoked officer Jensen to use deadly force," Leoni added Tuesday.
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Richard ‘Pedie’ Perez, Unarmed Man Killed By Richmond Cop, Being Ignored, Dad Says
(IMO He's right.)
Magnus is the guy who turned everything around in Richmond, as mentioned in the deadly force thread^.
Richmond: City settles suit involving fatal officer shooting of Richard "Pedie" Perez
If they admit fault why were no charges brought against the officer? Why wasn't he fired? Why is he now allowed to pass Go and Collect $200?
No Charges For Richmond Police Officer Who Fatally Shot Man Outside Liquor Store, DA Says It Was Self-Defense
Richmond cop who killed unarmed man to receive tax-free compensation for life
$70k!!!
(CA - Use of deadly force by police disappears on Richmond streets WS thread here:http://www.websleuths.com/forums/sh...orce-by-police-disappears-on-Richmond-streets) Nothing but praise for Magnus. Did he do the right thing here? Was it better to just get everything settled and move on? From what I've read about Richmond this is uncommon. (Though I admit not keeping up with Richmond news regularly.)
This is how it starts (bits and pieces taken from articles below):
.....
On Sept. 14, Jensen was responding to a nuisance report at Uncle Sam’s Liquors, located at 3322 Cutting Blvd. According to the three-page letter from Grove, a citizen had called to complain that people were loitering in front of the store.
....
Perez was shot multiple times by a police officer outside a liquor store after an altercation while he was being arrested on suspicion of being intoxicated. The officer claimed Perez was reaching for his gun, but witnesses and Perez supporters say Perez was not making any threatening moves when he was shot three times through the torso.
....
Jensen's attorney, Terry Leoni, said last year that the officer acted in self-defense and "was scared for his life" because Perez was tugging on his weapon.
"Unfortunately, these situations are always tragic, but Mr. Perez's dangerous actions provoked officer Jensen to use deadly force," Leoni added Tuesday.
.....
Richard ‘Pedie’ Perez, Unarmed Man Killed By Richmond Cop, Being Ignored, Dad Says
(IMO He's right.)
“My son’s just as good as anybody else’s son,” the elder Richard Perez told HuffPost. “He was just as unarmed as everybody’s son.”
It is the first time a Richmond cop had fatally shot anyone since 2007, according to a statement from Richmond Police Chief Chris Magnus.
“As chief of police, I am committed to the greatest degree of transparency possible involving this critical incident,” Magnus’ statement said. “I am confident that all aspects of this case will be thoroughly investigated and we will keep you appraised of updates as they become available.
Magnus is the guy who turned everything around in Richmond, as mentioned in the deadly force thread^.
Richmond: City settles suit involving fatal officer shooting of Richard "Pedie" Perez
The city has agreed to pay $850,000 to the family of Richard "Pedie" Perez, who was fatally shot by a police officer in 2014.
The city is not admitting fault or liability in the lawsuit settlement. An independent investigation authorized by the city cleared the officer of wrongdoing, as did a criminal probe by the Contra Costa District Attorney's Office
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Perez was shot multiple times by a police officer outside a liquor store after an altercation while he was being arrested on suspicion of being intoxicated. The officer claimed Perez was reaching for his gun, but witnesses and Perez supporters say Perez was not making any threatening moves when he was shot three times through the torso. on Sept. 14, 2014.
If they admit fault why were no charges brought against the officer? Why wasn't he fired? Why is he now allowed to pass Go and Collect $200?
No Charges For Richmond Police Officer Who Fatally Shot Man Outside Liquor Store, DA Says It Was Self-Defense
The Richmond police officer who shot and killed an unarmed 24-year-old outside a liquor store in 2014 won't face criminal charges, the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office announced in a nine-page statement released Friday morning.
Richmond cop who killed unarmed man to receive tax-free compensation for life
The police officer who shot and killed an unarmed man during a brief scuffle in 2014 has retired from the agency but will continue to collect half of his final salary tax-free for the remainder of his life.
Officer Wallace Jensen, 33, who worked at the police department for eight years, received industrial disability retirement, effective this April, said police Chief Allwyn Brown.
Jensen stands to earn $70,700 annually from the disability retirement, according to CalPERS, and will be eligible for cost of living increases.
$70k!!!