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Absolutely horrible. No doubt this will be brought before a grand jury and charges likely (should be) pressed. When you read the details in the article, you'll see why. I'm curious what the body cameras (hopefully available) show. Really bad.

Stephon Clark was shot six times in the back, independent autopsy finds

Stephon Clark, the unarmed African American man whose shooting by police has caused protests and national outcry, was shot six times in the back, an independent forensic pathologist said Friday.

Dr. Bennet Omalu conducted an autopsy days after Clark was killed by police. He told reporters that his examination showed that Clark was hit by eight bullets, and all but one entered while his back was facing police.

Stephon Clark was shot six times in the back, independent autopsy finds
 
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That doesn't bode well. They will get off anyway.

I guess I should change my tune on this shooting, when I watched the video of him running and hoping fences (still should not have done that) it wasn't as outrageous as people were making but shooting in the back is bad
 
Re: Stephon Clark was shot six times in the back, independent autopsy finds

Absolutely horrible. No doubt this will be brought before a grand jury and charges likely (should be) pressed. When you read the details in the article, you'll see why. I'm curious what the body cameras (hopefully available) show. Really bad.

Stephon Clark was shot six times in the back, independent autopsy finds

Stephon Clark, the unarmed African American man whose shooting by police has caused protests and national outcry, was shot six times in the back, an independent forensic pathologist said Friday.

Dr. Bennet Omalu conducted an autopsy days after Clark was killed by police. He told reporters that his examination showed that Clark was hit by eight bullets, and all but one entered while his back was facing police.

Stephon Clark was shot six times in the back, independent autopsy finds

Not exactly the most reputable doctor
 
Re: Stephon Clark was shot six times in the back, independent autopsy finds

Not exactly the most reputable doctor

I don't know. I think it would be hard to disguise entry and exit wounds to a FP. Seen a few of them myself.
 
Re: Stephon Clark was shot six times in the back, independent autopsy finds

I don't know. I think it would be hard to disguise entry and exit wounds to a FP. Seen a few of them myself.

I’m not saying it’s wrong but just a controversial choice for the autopsy
 
Re: Stephon Clark was shot six times in the back, independent autopsy finds

I'm sure someone will find a way to paint this man as a thug.

Maybe it's time to disarm the police.
 
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With this and the info in the other thread it doesn't look good. I am again holding off judgement till more info comes out but my initial reaction remains the same. piss poor training, execution of that training and or flawed personnel.
 
Re: Stephon Clark was shot six times in the back, independent autopsy finds

Not exactly the most reputable doctor

How “reputable “ does one need to be to determine the front from the back?
 
Re: Stephon Clark was shot six times in the back, independent autopsy finds

How “reputable “ does one need to be to determine the front from the back?

You would be surprised
 
Re: Stephon Clark was shot six times in the back, independent autopsy finds

Why people immediately believe the police's recount of a shooting is beyond me.
 
Re: Stephon Clark was shot six times in the back, independent autopsy finds

You would be surprised

I'm on the right and even to me, this shooting doesn't sound right. Hopefully they have body cam footage. If not, the forensic evidence between both coroners will be brought forth and the grand jury will either see evidence that contradicts between coroners, or evidence that confirms the forensic findings.

At this point, I don't know. But if that report (linked) is accurate. The cops are in for a world of trouble.
 
Re: Stephon Clark was shot six times in the back, independent autopsy finds

Absolutely horrible. No doubt this will be brought before a grand jury and charges likely (should be) pressed. When you read the details in the article, you'll see why. I'm curious what the body cameras (hopefully available) show. Really bad.

Stephon Clark was shot six times in the back, independent autopsy finds

Stephon Clark, the unarmed African American man whose shooting by police has caused protests and national outcry, was shot six times in the back, an independent forensic pathologist said Friday.

Dr. Bennet Omalu conducted an autopsy days after Clark was killed by police. He told reporters that his examination showed that Clark was hit by eight bullets, and all but one entered while his back was facing police.

Stephon Clark was shot six times in the back, independent autopsy finds

While I personally don't believe 6 cops set out on a plan to murder a young black male. I do believe there is a new police pathology at work here.

30 Years ago I personally knew 2 city cops; they were physically impressive : 6'3" 190 lbs etc. they were the fullbacks in high school.

They were also more fearless than most sane people. Danger was part of the rush of the job. Fred told me there was nothing more satisfying than taking guns off the gang bangers. He lived for it.

Ron put on his intimidation face for me once just to show me how it is done and it was truly scary even when I knew it was only an act.

I think we don't have these kinds of police any more, instead we have "sensitive and caring" cops often 5'4" at 110 lbs or less.

They do not have the gonads for police work and as such they live in a state of terror the moment they confront a situation. Rational thought flies out the window and they instinctively reach for the gun long before the situation calls for it.

In short, the police need to be the big, powerful, brave, courageous, and bold types but you will never find that requirement listed in today's EEOC prepared job description for carrying a badge and a gun.







 
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I notice Al Sharpton attended the funeral. If I was a family member I would not want him there.
 
Re: Stephon Clark was shot six times in the back, independent autopsy finds

I'm on the right and even to me, this shooting doesn't sound right. Hopefully they have body cam footage. If not, the forensic evidence between both coroners will be brought forth and the grand jury will either see evidence that contradicts between coroners, or evidence that confirms the forensic findings.

At this point, I don't know. But if that report (linked) is accurate. The cops are in for a world of trouble.

Especially as right after the shooting, they were instructed to mute the audio feed on the body cams, why is that feature even available to them? No valid reason for that.
 
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When cops fire 20 rounds and only 8 hit the target I become concerned about their training.
 
Re: Stephon Clark was shot six times in the back, independent autopsy finds

When cops fire 20 rounds and only 8 hit the target I become concerned about their training.

Tell us all about your marksmanship skills with moving targets.
 
Re: Stephon Clark was shot six times in the back, independent autopsy finds

Absolutely horrible. No doubt this will be brought before a grand jury and charges likely (should be) pressed. When you read the details in the article, you'll see why. I'm curious what the body cameras (hopefully available) show. Really bad.

Stephon Clark was shot six times in the back, independent autopsy finds

Stephon Clark, the unarmed African American man whose shooting by police has caused protests and national outcry, was shot six times in the back, an independent forensic pathologist said Friday.

Dr. Bennet Omalu conducted an autopsy days after Clark was killed by police. He told reporters that his examination showed that Clark was hit by eight bullets, and all but one entered while his back was facing police.

Stephon Clark was shot six times in the back, independent autopsy finds

Huh. That's not what the video showed. It looked like he was facing the police and holding out his hand with his cellphone in it.
 
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Tell us all about your marksmanship skills with moving targets.

Maybe a step according to the video I watched, otherwise the moving was all in the falling down.



I often have a lot to say about bad cops but this looks fine to me.
 
Re: Stephon Clark was shot six times in the back, independent autopsy finds

Maybe a step according to the video I watched, otherwise the moving was all in the falling down.



I often have a lot to say about bad cops but this looks fine to me.


Thanks. Hadn’t seen videos on this. I’ll check it out.
 
Re: Stephon Clark was shot six times in the back, independent autopsy finds

Not exactly the most reputable doctor

They probably should have hired whomever Arapio uses.
 
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Thanks. Hadn’t seen videos on this. I’ll check it out.

I am becoming a believer in cop cams, I was afraid that cops would not take care of themselves....would be too slow to act because of the down range consequences....but so far that is not happening. This shooting here is JUST FINE AND DANDY with me, and I know because I have instant video.
 
Re: Stephon Clark was shot six times in the back, independent autopsy finds

Huh. That's not what the video showed. It looked like he was facing the police and holding out his hand with his cellphone in it.

Which officer cam, which minute:second mark?

I see virtually nothing relevant in the videos posted in this thread, not the least of which is because the officers properly hold their firearms with two hands while aiming at the suspect, with the result that the most important part of the chest-cam feed is blocked by views of the officers' arms and hands.

I don't think I can even see the guy in either of the police cams just before and during the shooting.
 
Re: Stephon Clark was shot six times in the back, independent autopsy finds

I'm sure someone will find a way to paint this man as a thug.

Maybe it's time to disarm the police.

He is a thug...wasn't he out doing what thugs do...vandalizing?
 
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He is a thug...wasn't he out doing what thugs do...vandalizing?

And not obeying our agents, the police.

Those people who do things like not let NBA ticket holders into the game that they have tickets for because they are "Protesting" this justified killing of a thug are thugs as well.
 
Re: Stephon Clark was shot six times in the back, independent autopsy finds

Why people immediately believe the police's recount of a shooting is beyond me.

because society is conditioned to accept the 'facts' from 'the man' .............
 
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