Preparedness
Police Officer Critically Injured Amid Tense Anniversary Protests
An officer from the Ferguson, Missouri Police Department is now nursing a “severe brain injury” and fighting for his life after a violent encounter during a protest marking the 10th anniversary of Michael Brown’s death, according to USA Today. The original incident dates back to 2014, when a white officer from the Ferguson Police Department shot and killed Michael Brown — a black man — sparking nationwide outrage and a wave of protests, birthing the Black Lives Matter and “Hands Up, Don’t Shoot” movements.
However, it was later revealed by the Justice Department that Brown did not have his hands up, and the officer who shot him acted in self-defense. This narrative of Brown surrendering before being shot turned out to be false, as even Jonathan Capehart, a far-left Washington Post op-ed writer, conceded that “Hands Up, Don’t Shoot” was “built on a lie.” Despite this, protests and chants containing this narrative continue to this day.
“The Ferguson Police Department since 2014 has been a punching bag for this community.”
The recent incident occurred on a Friday night, right outside the Ferguson police headquarters. Police Chief Troy Doyle reported that Officer Travis Brown and his colleagues were attempting to arrest protestors who had damaged a fence outside the police station when an individual charged at Officer Brown. Officer Brown fell backwards and hit his head on the ground, resulting in his current critical condition.
A subsequent press conference held by the Ferguson Police Department shared bodycam footage that revealed the suspect assaulting Officer Brown, knocking him onto the pavement. Chief Doyle disputed any claims that Officer Brown had merely slipped and fallen.
“If you look at the video, [Officer Brown] is standing up, waiting to catch this guy,” Doyle stated, before adding the suspect “tackled my guy like he’s a football player.”
Don Van, president of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 15 overseeing the Ferguson area, disclosed that Officer Brown remained hospitalized and unconscious, as reported by USA Today.
The alleged assailant, Elijah M. Gantt, 28, was later identified and charged with first-degree assault, resisting arrest, property damage, and two counts of fourth-degree assault, according to KTVI. It was also reported that Gantt struck another officer in the head during his arrest.
“The Ferguson Police Department since 2014 has been a punching bag for this community,” Chief Doyle voiced his frustration at a news conference, questioning the motives of the protests given the many reforms implemented by the department, which include body-worn cameras, implicit bias training, crisis intervention training, and even changing of the uniforms to avoid triggering certain individuals. He ended his speech with a stern warning against any further destruction of the city and harm to his officers.
Interestingly, Ferguson Police Department, which had few black officers in 2014, is now over 50% black, as noted by Chief Doyle, who himself is black, according to USA Today.
Officer Travis Brown, who joined the Ferguson police force on January 2, was motivated to become a police officer to “do the right thing,” and “be a part of the change.” A veteran officer, Brown was a part of the St. Louis Police Department from August 2012 to October 2023, serving as a patrol and tactical operations officer, USA Today reported. In a tragic turn of events, he now lies critically injured after being assaulted during a protest.
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The attorney for the 17-year-old accused of attempting to murder Ricky Pearsall, a first-round draft pick for the 49ers, is challenging the charges. According to the defense, the incident, which occurred during an attempted robbery earlier this month, does not constitute attempted murder.
“It was a rather extended struggle between Mr. Pearsall and my client,” stated public defender Robert Dunlap in an interview with David Lombardi of TheAthletic.com.
“They were really fighting back and forth on the sidewalk. As you might imagine, Mr. Pearsall gets the best of it. He does kind of — I don’t know if you’ve ever wrestled or not — a nice hip toss and throws my client to the ground and ends up on top of him. . . . I think [the video] supports that this is an attempted robbery and not an attempted murder.”
Dunlap also addressed and refuted a report alleging that his client had brought a gun to school.
“My client did not have a gun at school,” Dunlap said. “It’s a false report.”
Despite these arguments, prosecutors have chosen to charge Dunlap’s client with attempted murder. However, they have not yet determined if the young defendant will be tried as an adult.
The next court hearing for this case is scheduled for September 26.
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A son, armed and vigilant, responded to a potential burglary at his mother’s unoccupied home in West Virginia during the early hours of the morning. The encounter ended fatally for the alleged intruder.
Authorities reported that the son, checking on the residence around 3:45 a.m., encountered an individual who turned toward him holding an object.
“Unwise move on the part of the intruder.”
The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a male stating he had just shot an intruder at his mother’s Inwood home on Winchester Avenue.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered a male lying face down with a gunshot wound. Immediate life-saving measures were administered until emergency medical services arrived, but the individual was pronounced dead shortly after.
The deceased was identified as 38-year-old Joshua Boone from Williamsport, Maryland. The sheriff’s office confirmed that Boone’s next of kin had been notified.
The investigation revealed that the son, identified by WDVM-TV as Michael Marshal, had gone to the home after hearing about a possible break-in. Marshal told deputies that Boone turned toward him “with something in his hand,” prompting Marshal to fire his handgun.
Boone was located in the garage of the residence, where the fatal shot occurred.
The Department of Criminal Investigators processed the scene for evidence and is conducting a thorough investigation into the shooting. Once the investigation is complete, the case will be presented to the Berkeley County Prosecutors Office.
Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding this case to contact the Criminal Investigations Division at 304-267-7000.
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A tragic incident in Michigan has resulted in a teenage boy facing severe charges after allegedly shooting another teen and fatally wounding the teen’s mother, who was trying to protect her son.
Anthony Deshawn Sneed, 15, is being charged as an adult with multiple serious offenses stemming from the incident that occurred on September 4th in Clinton Township.
The charges against Sneed include felony murder as a juvenile defendant, second-degree murder, assault with intent to murder, armed robbery, and four counts of felony firearm possession.
According to the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office, the conflict began when Sneed got into a fight with the son of Tanseen Sherrod.
During the altercation, Sneed allegedly stole a handgun from the other teen.
When Sherrod attempted to intervene in hopes of calming the situation, she was tragically shot by Sneed, authorities reported.
Details surrounding the exact nature of the fatal confrontation have not been made public.
The other teen involved in the incident was also shot and sustained critical injuries, though his current condition has not been disclosed.
Following the shooting, Sneed fled the scene but turned himself in to Detroit authorities the following day.
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Glenn
August 20, 2024 at 3:28 pm
If most of these people had to work for a living they wouldn’t have time to riot. They should take a look at how many there are on welfare or don’t have a job. Then take them off welfare and investigate how those that don’t have a job are able to survive.
Timothy
August 23, 2024 at 2:36 am
Police Officer beat up by thugs. Thugs should have been shot, in the commission of their crime. The “court system” (revolving door) should be superseded when possible. Shoot the thugs, pay the fine for littering. NEXT !