Violent law enforcement by police leads to the death of African American youth. Protests and demonstrations erupt in Aurora, USA. Police | Richardson | Enforcement
A demonstration broke out in Aurora, Colorado, USA on the 9th, with protesters condemning the police for shooting and killing a 14-year-old African American teenager. On that day, the police released a law enforcement video of the incident.
The police stated that on the 1st of this month, Richardson was suspected of committing a armed robbery against a store in Aurora. Law enforcement footage shows that the police pursued Richardson as he fled, and there was a physical altercation between the two sides. Richardson was pinned to the ground and subsequently shot in the abdomen. Not long after, he lost consciousness and subsequently died.
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The police stated that Richardson was carrying a gun, and when there was a physical conflict between the two sides, Richardson's hand was placed near his belt; But Richardson's family and lawyers believed that it was unreasonable for him to reach out for a gun as he was surrendering at the time.
In addition, Richardson's lawyer also accused the police of informing them only before the press conference that Richardson was not carrying the previously claimed "semi-automatic pistol", but a less dangerous "bullet gun". The lawyer believes that the police concealed this crucial information to avoid angering local residents. At present, the police officers involved have been suspended from their positions, and the relevant investigation is currently underway.
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On the 9th, hundreds of Aurora residents protested, condemning the serious issues of racial discrimination and police violence in the United States.