Is there a definitive police report that clarifies if he had the gun with him or if he grabbed it from a nearby stand? I've read both and although I've watched the video several times, I cant really tell for sure. Either way, he had the gun in his hand and it would have taken only a millisecond to move his finger to the trigger and shoot. Apparently, there were 2 other people in the apt at the time. I wonder who they were and why we haven't heard anything about them.
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Agreed.
I believe LE acted correctly and it's not fair to expect them to wait until the criminal shoots first to justify that they're a danger.
LE knew they were going into a death trap situation, hence the "No knock" warrant.
A.M. could have killed the LE.
Think about that.
These LE who daily put their own lives on the line.
Imo.
They weren't just looking for a suspect, they were looking for evidence.
*The St. Paul and Minneapolis Police Departments had search warrants that authorized the search of three apartments at the Bolero Flats. Minneapolis and St. Paul officers also had ''probable cause pick up and holds'' to arrest Mekhi Speed and two of his associates for murder and aiding an offender after the fact. The search warrants authorized the search of apartments 701, 1402 and 1403.
* From apt 701-- Investigators seized a black Canada Goose jacket with fur that appeared to be the jacket worn by Speed after leaving the stolen Mercedes-Benz at the Leamington parking ramp on January 11, 2022. Officers also recovered a bullet, a gun in A.L.’s possession and marijuana from the apartment.
*From apt 1402---Investigators seized a black hat that matched the hat worn by Speed when he returned to the Bolero Flats on January 10, 2022 after the murder. Investigators seized a black duffle bag with a white logo that appeared to be the bag carried by a person with Speed when the Mercedes-Benz was left at the Leamington ramp. Investigators seized tennis shoes similar to those worn by the person carrying the black duffle bag. Investigators seized a dark blue Tommy Hilfiger jacket. This jacket appeared to be the same jacket worn by an unidentified male who was with Mekhi Speed when he returned to the Bolero Flats after the murder.
*From apt 1403---Mekhi Speed’s friend was associated with apartment 1403. He was not present but another male was present when the warrant was executed. Investigators seized a large amount of marijuana from apartment 1403.
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Ita.
One or more of the people involved in the murder in St. Paul were long past the expectation of behaving in a calm and civilized manner.
Imo, they weren't going down without a fight.
Also if LE hadn't fired their weapons --especially if the perp had the gun in his hand or on his nightstand -- we'd possibly be hearing about a dead LE.
LE are the people who are called during a break in, a robbery, or domestic assault.
We expect them to put their own lives on the line.
People want a safe society, but some people do not like it when they see LE doing the job they're paid to do -- ensuring our own safety !
Rest in peace to the person murdered by Amir Locke's cousin, and whomever else may have been involved.
Eta : It would appear that LE found evidence relating to the murder in St. Paul.
Imo.
