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[–] PunnyName@lemmy.world 36 points 3 days ago (2 children)

“They followed directions,” the statement read. “Jabari complied — and within seconds, he was taken to the ground and shot.”

Akin to so many other black men who are murdered by police, like Philando Castile.

[–] Bluefalcon@discuss.tchncs.de 13 points 3 days ago

Peoples was a 2024 graduate of Aliceville High School who worked as a security guard at DCH Regional Medical Center.

“He loved the idea of law enforcement and wanted to work in law enforcement at some point,” Maxwell said.

This tells me he was a [check Fox News] thug.

[–] ColeSloth@discuss.tchncs.de -2 points 3 days ago

I'll wait for release of the footage. That quote is based on what the unnamed witness said and is very different from what police claim. The video, or the failure to release the video, will tell the true story.

[–] Bloomcole@lemmy.world 18 points 3 days ago (1 children)

"He loved the idea of law enforcement and wanted to work in law enforcement at some point"

I really don't get that.

[–] wheezy@lemmy.ml 17 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Because he was a child. Sadly he wasn't even given the chance to grow up and learn what the police really are.

[–] FlashMobOfOne@lemmy.world 7 points 3 days ago

This, we had a bastard named 'Officer Friendly' who came by to my elementary school to indoctrinate us into believe cops weren't bastards.

[–] queermunist@lemmy.ml 10 points 3 days ago

*killed by colonial occupation troops

[–] Etterra@discuss.online 8 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Guess what his skin color is. Go on, guess.

[–] tastemyglaive@lemmy.ml 3 points 3 days ago

Orange! Oh, oh, is it orange! Ouggggh I bet he is orange

[–] Bluefalcon@discuss.tchncs.de 9 points 3 days ago

Here we go again. Another races get put in cages, black people put in graves.

[–] Maeve@kbin.earth 5 points 3 days ago

They never want to release body cam video. 🧐