cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/38426659
The shooting of Robert Dotson, 52, in the northwestern New Mexico city of Farmington prompted a civil lawsuit by his family members, though public prosecutors found there was no basis to pursue criminal charges against officers after a review of events. The suit alleged that the family was deprived of its civil rights and officers acted unreasonably.
Hearing a knock at the door late on April 5, 2023, Dotson put on a robe, went downstairs and grabbed a handgun before answering. Police outside shined a flashlight as Dotson appeared and raised the firearm before three police officers opened fire, killing him. Dotson did not shoot.
“Ultimately, given the significant threat Dotson posed when he pointed his firearm at officers … the immediacy of that threat, the proximity between Dotson and the defendant officers, and considering that the events unfolded in only a few seconds, the court finds that the defendant officers reasonably applied deadly force,” U.S. District Court Judge Matthew Garcia said in a written court opinion.
you come to his door late at night?, don’t announce yourself, multiple unknown people in a group, shine a light in his face and it’s his fault the reaction is to point his gun? stupid fucks were not even at the right location
this shit should have been done in broad daylight if they are going to be so incompetent
the beginning of your second sentence sure is correct lol…
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lol it’s ok to show up at the wrong person’s house, unannounced, in a group, armed but the home owner in his rightful home is the idiot?
police procedure caused this, police action murdered him
you can continue to lick boots but we don’t have to listen to your bullshit
It’s totally ok to point your gun at people, according to you.