Denver police released body-worn camera footage capturing the moments leading to officers fatally shooting a knife-wielding individual in Denver earlier this month.
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The incident occurred on June 16 at the intersection of Broadway and Lawrence Street. The person killed during the encounter has been identified as 52-year-old Miguel Tapia. Denver Police Chief Ron Thomas stated that officers responded to reports of a person with a knife making aggressive movements toward them. Despite attempts to stop the individual with less-lethal methods, officers resorted to lethal force.
Commander Matt Clark revealed that multiple motorists reported an individual standing in the intersection yelling at passing vehicles, prompting a police response. When officers arrived, Tapia was seen carrying bags with what appeared to be a large knife handle. Despite verbal commands, Tapia brandished the knife at the officers, leading to the use of firearms.
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Twelve rounds were discharged at Tapia in two seconds, resulting in the individual's death on the scene. The investigation revealed the recovered knife had a seven-inch blade. The three involved officers are on modified duty during the ongoing investigation conducted by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, Colorado State Patrol, and the Office of Independent Monitor.
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The findings will be presented to the Denver District Attorney’s Office for further action.
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Play stupid shit you get dead
Couldn’t find “Family Members?” Really? I wouldn’t admit to this POS being in my family either.
Just think. If it wasn’t a woman a well placed shot could have been very beneficial.
Tough shit, crud!
A Mental Health Care Professional that chose to go near this deranged person would more than a little bit likely have been injured or killed . . . This was the all too common Suicide by Police used by those that come face-to-face with their own incurable irredeemability . . .
perfect example of FAFO! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Kill me? you got your wish!
The gaytard spokesperson is so typical of the current delusional mindset and he?, they?, cat? her? dog? demon? represents that group well. “She had a knife, I know, but she was having a mental health episode.” Really? You must be psychic!!
Did you approach her (no)? Did you call for a mental health professional to the scene (no)? Did you do anything but stand there and be stupid while calling-out the police for trying to stay alive in the face of danger? Mmmm? I guess not. (FYI–I’m no fan of the Denver police, I know them well.)
The fact that this he/she was willing to horrifically violate his/her own body should have sent a message to every person around him/her for years prior. Frankly, I doubt any thinking person could disagree. This he/she has been having a mental health episode for a very, very, very long time. He/she asked to be killed and forced the hand of the officers to do just that.
If you go so far into the darkness that you must change your sex to live on this planet–YOU ARE NOT MENTALLY STABLE.
Is a Mental Illness And Needs To Be Treated As Such!-Time For a Mental Health Department In Every Police Department!-There Are WAYY Too Many Deranged Morons Running Around With Weapons and Endangering Children Across The Nation!!
Uhh, Biden dumping mentally ill people into the streets is ….intentional!
Scott Adams was right!
All these idiots thinking a ‘mental health worker’ could have done anything in these situations are as crazy as the perps. I have a great idea, All these idiots need to give their phone numbers to the police department, and every time this situation arises, they will be called to intervene, and must show up and take care of the situation. Let’s see how many of these caring souls sign up for this.