WATCH: Fort Worth Police Shoot Armed Suspect Who Turned Gun on Self

By Tactical Life

Fort Worth Police released officer body cam video that shows an armed encounter with 20-year-old JaQuavion Slaton. The armed suspect, wanted on suspicion of aggravated assault, fled from officers three times prior to the day of the shooting.

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Then on June 9, Slaton ran from officers once more. However, this time officers spotted a firearm in the suspect’s hands. They later found him hiding in a parked truck, where video shows them immediately surround the vehicle. Footage shows officers yell several variations of “Put your hands Up!” numerous times before opening fire.

After a bystander posted a video of the shooting, widespread protest and speculation spread through the city. The shooting trigged widespread distrust of police and further inflamed racial tension, according to dallasnews.com.

“A large crowd angry at police gathered at the scene to protest the shooting. Many said they did not trust the police account of what happened,” reported nbcdfw.com.

“In the wake of the shooting Sunday, protesters gathered near the scene in the 5200 block of East Berry Street and shouted at police, KXAS-TV (Channel 5) reported. …Read the Rest

Source:: Tactical Life