Yes, folks, I think we have yet another Darwin Award winner...
From ap.org:
LA Teen Pointing Fake Gun at Officer Shot, Killed by Police
09/24/2003
The Associated Press
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed by a police officer after running from a vehicle taken in a carjacking and pointing a fake gun at the officer, authorities said.
Max McDaniel died late Monday evening two hours after he was shot by Officer Michael Villareal in the Harbor City area, police and coroner's officials said.
A replica of a stainless steel handgun was recovered at the scene, and authorities said it matched the description of the weapon used in the hijacking of the luxury car that night.
Police were in pursuit of the vehicle when it pulled into an apartment complex driveway, and occupants scattered in various directions, said Officer Renee Montoya, a Police Department spokeswoman.
Montoya said Villareal told investigators that McDaniel emerged from the car with "what appeared to be a stainless steel pistol in his hand" and ran toward the officer, who was outside his patrol car.
The boy pointed the replica gun at the officer after Villareal ordered him to drop his weapon, and Villareal feared for his life and shot him, Montoya said.
The district attorney's office and police are looking into the shooting by the Harbor Division officer, an eight-year veteran.
Leo Terrell, an attorney for McDaniel's family, said he would push for a comprehensive investigation and order an autopsy.
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Also, I think it is just as amazing that the family of this teen ALREADY has a high-profile attorney calling for a "comprehensive invesigation."
From ap.org:
LA Teen Pointing Fake Gun at Officer Shot, Killed by Police
09/24/2003
The Associated Press
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed by a police officer after running from a vehicle taken in a carjacking and pointing a fake gun at the officer, authorities said.
Max McDaniel died late Monday evening two hours after he was shot by Officer Michael Villareal in the Harbor City area, police and coroner's officials said.
A replica of a stainless steel handgun was recovered at the scene, and authorities said it matched the description of the weapon used in the hijacking of the luxury car that night.
Police were in pursuit of the vehicle when it pulled into an apartment complex driveway, and occupants scattered in various directions, said Officer Renee Montoya, a Police Department spokeswoman.
Montoya said Villareal told investigators that McDaniel emerged from the car with "what appeared to be a stainless steel pistol in his hand" and ran toward the officer, who was outside his patrol car.
The boy pointed the replica gun at the officer after Villareal ordered him to drop his weapon, and Villareal feared for his life and shot him, Montoya said.
The district attorney's office and police are looking into the shooting by the Harbor Division officer, an eight-year veteran.
Leo Terrell, an attorney for McDaniel's family, said he would push for a comprehensive investigation and order an autopsy.
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Also, I think it is just as amazing that the family of this teen ALREADY has a high-profile attorney calling for a "comprehensive invesigation."