In the wake of the Mike Brown killing in Furguson, Missouri, a similar situation has occurred. This time, it was between two St. Louis police officers and a man that has now been identified as Kajieme Powell. St. Louis Police Chief Sam Dotson spoke Tuesday and stated that both of the officers opened fire on Powell when he came within three or four feet of them holding a knife “In an upward grip”. However, in the following freshly released video, it’s clear that what the officers had said is highly contradicted. Not only was Powell further away from officers than reported, he actually had his hands “down at his side”. As Powell approached the officers, they unloaded twelve shots, killing him instantly, they even go as far as handcuffing Powell after killing him. Powell can be heard taunting the two officers saying, “Shoot me! Shoot me! Shoot me! Shoot me now, mother******!” People from within the neighborhood claim that Powell had been dealing with mental health issues. The person recording the incident and other can be heard saying the following: “He’s dead. Oh my god. They just killed this man. He didn’t have a gun on him. Now they’re cuffing him. He’s already dead. The man is already dead.” “Over a f****ng honey bun?!” “Over two f****ng sodas, y’all?” “They could’ve tased that man.” “How could you shoot a man at a time like this?!” Now with both Mike Brown & Kajieme Powell dead and both Ferguson & St. Louis police departments under fire, America is debating if law enforcement abuses the powers bestowed upon them and their abilities to serve and protect the community rightfully. As America watches these events take place , we’re all left to wonder, what’s next? http://youtu.be/j-P54MZVxMU
