TX police officer charged with murder after shooting unarmed Black man

[SummerMadness]

Texas officer charged with murder after shooting a 31-year-old Black man who tried to intervene in a dispute, attorney says

A Texas police officer stands charged with murder in the shooting of a 31-year-old Black man after a preliminary investigation determined his actions were unreasonable, authorities said.

Wolfe City officer Shaun Lucas responded to a call about a possible fight after 8 p.m. Saturday, just north of the city center, the Texas Department of Public Safety said.

Price was intervening in a domestic dispute before he was shot, Merritt said. "Mr. Price did not become violent, but there was a male who was aggressive towards a woman," he said.

"He intervened, and the situation was resolved before law enforcement arrived, according to witnesses," the attorney said. "Why this officer still felt the need to Tase and shoot Jonathan is beyond comprehension."

 

[The IbanezerScrooge]

This is good news. A question that still has not been answered in any story that I've seen so far:

Was the other guy he was fighting with white? I'm almost willing to bet money that he was. Not that it would really make a difference in this case, but it would put a huge asterisk on the incident.

 

[Tinker Grey]

This is good news. A question that still has not been answered in any story that I've seen so far:

Was the other guy he was fighting with white? I'm almost willing to bet money that he was. Not that it would really make a difference in this case, but it would put a huge asterisk on the incident.

From the linked article (about 1/2 way down):

Price was intervening in a domestic dispute before he was shot, Merritt said. "Mr. Price did not become violent, but there was a male who was aggressive towards a woman," he said.

"He intervened, and the situation was resolved before law enforcement arrived, according to witnesses," the attorney said. "Why this officer still felt the need to Tase and shoot Jonathan is beyond comprehension."

Not only was Price not fighting with anyone, whatever was happening was over before the police even arrived.

ETA: So far, I haven't found an article indicating whether the domestic dispute participants were even still around (nor their degree of melanin).

 

[trunks2k]

Well I'm sure Price once jay walked, so he clearly deserved it.

 

[trunks2k]

ETA: So far, I haven't found an article indicating whether the domestic dispute participants were even still around (nor their degree of melanin).

I read somewhere that the couple was white; but I don't know if that was factual or someone assuming.

 

[Trogdor the Burninator]

Sounds like a strong case of "respect my authoritah!". Either that or outright cowardice.

 

[SummerMadness]

Seeing these stories makes me realize more and more we live in Lovecraft Country, except the horror is the reality of stopping a fight results in you getting killed by the police.

 

[The IbanezerScrooge]

From the linked article (about 1/2 way down):Not only was Price not fighting with anyone, whatever was happening was over before the police even arrived.

ETA: So far, I haven't found an article indicating whether the domestic dispute participants were even still around (nor their degree of melanin).

That's insane. I really hope they throw the book at that cop.