L.A. Deputies Fatally Shoot Unarmed, Mentally-Ill Man

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John's brother Chris Berry, who is a federal police officer, told the Los Angeles Times that he called the Lakewood sheriff's station and requested a mental evaluation team, but was told that deputies were coming instead.

According to Chris, the deputies arrived and aggressively used pepper spray, a Taser and batons on his brother.

"They said he accelerated and crashed into the police car. That did not happen, I was there for the whole thing. But they have to say that because it justifies their aggressive actions … I believe in my heart and I know Johnny wasn't trying to hurt them."

http://www.opposingviews.com/i/society/los-angeles-deputies-fatally-shoot-unarmed-mentally-ill-man-video

[Liberal_in_LA]

1. kick

[dixiegrrrrl]

2. Now I know what the news is saying about BLM protest in LA tonight.

There is no excuse for these murders to continue.

[GOLGO 13]

3. Wait, so he didn't pin a deputy with his car?

Not clear on this. If he used his car to pin somebody between 2 vehicles this changes things just a tad.