Posted October 2, 2019 12:15 am by Comments

By Tactical Life

Cincinnati Police Shooting, Armed Suspect, Gun Draw, Hi-Point

A Milwaukee officer shot and injured a suspect who pointed a purple pistol at the chasing officer. Recently released officer body cam images shows the chase and shooting, with the suspect now facing multiple charges.

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Footage shows the suspect, 29-year-old Jamel Barnes, ignore officer commands to stop. He then allegedly pointed a purple pistol, recovered at the scene, at the officer. That’s when the Milwaukee officer shot the suspect several times.

Barnes now faces a charge of intentionally pointing a firearm at a law enforcement officer and use of a dangerous weapon. He also faces counts for felony bail jumping, possession of a firearm by a felon, possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance (cocaine), greater than five to 15 grams, along with use of a dangerous weapon. Finally, Barnes also faces a charge of possession of narcotic drugs, according to fox6now.com.

The incident began when officers responded to a complaint and found an armed man in a yard, according to fox6now.com. Footage shows an officer yell “Drop the gun,” several times. The suspect ignored the commands …Read the Rest

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