Witnesses say police overreacted to the Sunday apprehension of “Africa,” who reportedly met the description of a robbery suspect. A video taken by one witness showed police attempting to subdue “Africa” with a Taser and then pulling out guns and firing several times into his body, leaving him dead in the streets. The video shortly after went viral and protesters took to the streets, decrying what they claimed was police brutality.
In the hours since, CNN has posted new video of the altercation at a different angle that purportedly shows the homeless man weaponless.
“We owe the city a thorough investigation as to what happened,” said Mayor Eric Garcetti, AP reported.
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In the hours since, CNN has posted new video of the altercation at a different angle that purportedly shows the homeless man weaponless.
“We owe the city a thorough investigation as to what happened,” said Mayor Eric Garcetti, AP reported.
Read more at http://mobile.wnd.com/2015/03/cops-with-mental-illness-training-killed-homeless-man/#dotsZRKdu0v4GO7L.99
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