Wtf is going on with the cops in this country? Here's another execution where a guy ends up with 12 bullets in his back for no reason. Maybe he was black? Maybe 22?
Family wants police charged in New Orleans killing
NEW ORLEANS (CNN) -- As fireworks exploded over the Big Easy on New Year's Eve, 22-year-old Adolph Grimes III pulled up to his grandmother's home near the French Quarter after a five-hour drive from Houston, Texas.Grimes, who relocated to Texas with his fiancée, Shae Whitfield, after Hurricane Katrina, couldn't wait to get home with their 17-month-old son, Chris, and ring in the new year with friends and family.
"He made it at 12 o'clock exact, with a second to spare," said his father, Adolph Grimes Jr.
Three hours later, Grimes lay dying on the sidewalk half a block from his grandmother's front door, with fireworks giving way to the hue of flashing police lights. The Orleans Parish coroner said Grimes was shot 14 times, including 12 times in the back.
Grimes had just walked out of the house and was in a car waiting for his cousin, according to family members, when nine plainclothes officers -- part of an undercover narcotics task force driving around New Orleans on New Year's Eve -- surrounded Grimes' vehicle. Shots rang out; New Orleans Police Superintendent Warren Riley said Grimes shot at police first.
Not that I believe he shot first, but So what if he did?
Picture sitting in your car in the hood at 3am Jan 1st and 9 guys surround your car (remember they were plain clothed cops) probably with weapons drawn. You have a legal weapon what would you do? The guy has no record, has never been in trouble. This stinks.
here's comment from a local paper article:
Posted By: 901Smitty
People saying this people saying that. No one was there did you know the person NO!!!!. I knew him personally. He did not know those were police for the obvious reasons ie unmarked car plain clothed officers. STOP saying if you shot at the police you will get shot and die. And all these comments why did he have two extra clips. He was in the hood and he knew he was going to the hood. It's sad that he probably thought he was going to be robbed, shot or maybe even killed and his fear probably got him killed. They should have did a thorough CSI on this and gave the family details of everything that happen. There's still gaps in this story. Some of you on here have this O WELL philiosphy but if this was your family member, friend or loved one I don't think you would have that type of attitude. I'm not on here condeming the police but I think on a night like New Years Eve, being in a unmarked car and plain clothes wasn't to smart or safe for them or in this case Adolph. And another thing you think MONEY is going to give his family some comfort for losing him. Last thing if he was up to no good with all that firepower that they say he had. He would have at least used up one clip. He shot one time so they say. Who knows what happened. Talking bad about him and his family is uncalled for. Have some RESPECT!!!!!! IF YOU CAN'T RESPECT OTHERS HOW CAN YOU RESPECT YOURSELF
And another from a co-worker:
Posted by jazzman1120
My name is Bruce and I was a coworker of Adolphs in Houston. Adolph was a friendly very intelligent and caring person. He loved his family and was a proud father. The last time he and I got a chance to hang out was at my apartment for a Hurricane Ike party. Im from New Orleans also. My prayers go out to his family and God wants you all to keep your head up dont be bitter he has a plan in effect. He WILL bring out the truth. I promise you that some one saw it happen that has a concious and will deliver the truth. Its pretty sad that as bad as we want to come back home the system give us more reason not too. The unfortunate thing about it is we elected CLOWNS to office that till this day exploit us and insult our intelligence. R.I.P homeboy you and your family are in me and my families prayers.
The Grimes family disagrees, saying police executed a loved one as he ran for his life.
"It was like someone was a murderer, and they finally caught him," said Grimes' mother, Patricia. "I ain't ever seen anything like this. And the worst part about it was I had to wait for the 5 o'clock news to find out my son was murdered."Shortly after finding out about the death, the family contacted the FBI to investigate alleged wrongdoing by police officers in the shooting.
"We are hoping for a thorough investigation by the NOPD [New Orleans Police Department] and the district attorney's office," said the family's attorney, Robert Jenkins. " We know the FBI is going to do a fully complete investigation. We are hoping that criminal charges will be brought against all of these officers for the execution in this case."
Riley agreed that all the facts need to be released.
"We think that families should do everything they can do make sure this investigation is as thorough and complete as possible so they know the truth," he said.
Nine police officers were reassigned afterward, but New Orleans police aren't commenting on the case. The police also declined to release the names of the officers and the shooting report, saying the investigation is ongoing, both internally and with the FBI. Family members said they want to know why officers descended on a young man with no criminal record, who graduated from one of the most prestigious high schools in the city.
"This violence has to stop. My child's death will not be meaningless. He did not die in vain," Patricia Grimes said. "This is meaningless; this never should have happened."
Grimes did have a gun. His family and the lawyer, Jenkins, said he had a legal permit to carry the weapon. Authorities also said they found a shotgun and extra ammunition in the car's trunk. Grimes' relatives said they don't believe he opened fire first. And the family's attorney said he believes the investigation will show rogue cops and sloppy police work.
"I just think it was some bad officers who were out there and imposing their will on the community," Jenkins said.
Jenkins also said that 48 bullet casings were found at the shooting scene. Police won't confirm or deny that number, but Riley defended his officers' actions.
''We train our officers to fire when fired upon. We train them to fire more than one shot,'' he said.
But the shooting doesn't make sense, relatives said, describing Grimes as a young man who was a loving father with a good job and no history of being in trouble. His grieving mother and father said they won't be silenced and are not worried about a code of silence among officers, the so-called "blue wall."
"The walls are going to come down. Just like the walls of Jericho came down," Grimes' father said, trying to fight back tears.
My heart goes out to the Grimes family on their painful loss. This vile act against a decent human being, a citizen of your country and this world is shameless and all officers involved should be held accountable.
If there is anything I can do, if the family should need anything, feel free to contact me. Wish I knew the home address so I can send condolences, I have searched all over the net for the contact. Their attoureys name is all I have, I shall try there.
May Jesus be with you,
Susan in London, Ontario, Canada
suzque66@yahoo.ca
I want the family to know our hearts are breaking with you. We are also on this journey to justice. Please never think you are alone. We are praying for all of Adolf's friends and family.
November 30,2008. Mike Richardson,37, father of three,local hero, was fatally shot by a Breckenridge, Texas police officer.
Two Breckenridge police officers are on paid leave pending the completion of an investigation by Texas Rangers.
Please check out http://www.topix.com/forum/city/albany-tx "What's wrong with our law enforcement?" to view the frustration,speculation, and heartbreak this small town in Texas is feeling.The Texas Rangers were called into investigate the shooting the morning after it happened, and witnesses have since disputed the police officers story. Many express concerns about corruption in law enforcenent.
I have a few contacts that you might could use, if you would like them, you may contact me @ berrysbarn@yahoo.com
God bless you all.
Journey To Justice
I want to ease your aching heart,
take away your pain;
let me gently take your hand
walk you through the rain.
Over the roaring thunder,
cries of justice will they hear.
lightning only brightens our path,
truth, we never fear.
Gales of change begin to blow,
help to dry your tears.
Shield you from gusting wind,
until the grey sky clears.
Never ever leave your side,
I'll hold you, keep you warm.
Be there through your darkest nights,
share worries through the storm.
The sun will warm your face again,
your heart will start to mend.
A rainbow in the distant sky,
a promise from your friend.
(Shai Berry).