Independence Police Rally Paradox: 'Sometimes Victims Cause Their Own Demise'

Probably just a bit of poor phraseology that still deserves to be documented . . . Given that "blaming the victim" is a hotly contested topic in our constant American culture war. 

We understand support for police but there really isn't any way to talk around an infant getting shot to death. 

More important than any other fact regarding this story . . . 

There's NOTHING that baby did to cause her demise . . . And, like it or not, gunfire suffered by an infant is the main reason why reasonable people are asking LEGIT questions and RIGHTFULLY demanding accountability. 

To be as clear as possible . . . 

We don't have any probs with police showing solidarity and support for one another amid fierce criticism but, in turn, this latest oddly worded statement only strengthens JUSTIFIED demands for more investigation and answers that might help to save any future youngster in harm's way. 

Here's the word . . .

Former Independence Police Chief Gary George spoke to approximately 20 residents offering support to the Independence Police Department . . .

George told the public it must examine what caused Pike and Destinii's death. He among others, offered condolences to the grieving family.

Following his condolences and acknowledgment of the incident he stated, "Sometimes the victims cause their own demise and what happened to this baby... But, please support the city, especially Chief Dustman and the Independence Police Department."

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

'Victims are the cause of their own demise': Independence Police Chief speaks at department support rally

Independence residents hold vigil to show support of the Independence Police Department, Chief Adam Dustman spoke publicly for the first time following a November 8 press conference.