Triple Shooting Lawsuit Confronts KCPD

We notice the headline and narrative from dead-tree media is so obviously biased in this latest story that seemingly wants to convict a cop in the media.

Here are the basics of the complaint that's prominently featured . . .

The lawsuit includes wrongful death claims as well as a count of battery on behalf of the surviving victim, or in the alternative, a claim of negligence. It says the victims presented no threat and that the officer “used an unreasonable amount of force because using deadly force was not necessary under the circumstances.”

OFFICER remains on the force in the patrol bureau, Sgt. Phil DiMartino, a spokesman for the department, said Friday.

KCPD generally does not comment on pending litigation, he said.

Close readers can see the problem . . . 

Police can't really defend themselves in the press.

There's also an important stealing angle to this story that's downplayed. 

We can only hope our readers will remain skeptical about everything they read as progressive newsies too often want to play judge & jury as well. 

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

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Credit to KCTV5 for a more balanced report . .  

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Developing . . .