On one hand I feel you cuz its true that folks stand up for their own, right or wrong. Its sad how real life events involving race and class play out with people looking like fans of soccer or boxing matches. Its identity politics at its worst. Still, I think we should wait on this one before casting judgement. I dont want to badmouth the deceased because we dont know if this cop was in fact wrong as they often are. This could be one big spin or coverup, I dont know. This cop is only 24 years old and a six year veteran of the force, three years as an actual cop which I think is awfully young. I cant help but question the logic behind allowing someone that young and immature to have a badge and gun.
Still, according to the article below, the suspect was involved with a robbery of both a gun and 500 rounds of ammunition. If thats true, its a bit nuanced to defend the suspect knowing what those 500 rounds would be used for and upon who. That being upon other Black people. Again, I think we should wait on this one.
Milwaukee reeling after deadly - CNN.com
It all started Saturday afternoon, when a pair of police officers stopped two people driving through the north-side neighborhood, police said. That led to a foot chase between the people in the car and police, which ended when an officer shot one of the two -- a 23-year-old man who was armed with a handgun, authorities said.
"This is a neighborhood that has unfortunately been affected by violence in the recent past," Barrett said. The shooting occurred near the same place where a double homicide happened on August 9. In that incident a man was shot dead and another was fatally stabbed
, police said.
City Alderman Khalif Rainey said the area has been a "powder keg" for potential violence throughout the summer.
"What happened tonight may not have been right and I am not justifying that but no one can deny the fact that there are problems, racial problems in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, that need to be rectified," Rainey said. "This community of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has become the worst place to live for African Americans in the entire country."
The unidentified suspect was shot twice, in the arm and chest, the mayor said. The handgun he carried had been stolen during a burglary in nearby Waukesha in March, according to police.
"The victim of that burglary reported 500 rounds of ammunition were also stolen with the handgun," police said.
