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duhneece

(4,271 posts)
Mon Jul 29, 2024, 10:59 AM Jul 2024

A 17 year old Native teen was killed by a deputy in our Sheriff Office

What specifically should we be asking for (besides ‘justice’ which means what?) after this 17 year old from Mescalero was killed by our Sheriff?
The name of the Deputy?
Demand that the Deputy be charged?
Results of the investigation?

https://www.koat.com/article/video-shows-moments-before-after-ocso-shooting-koat-deputy-elijah-hadley/61584666

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A 17 year old Native teen was killed by a deputy in our Sheriff Office (Original Post) duhneece Jul 2024 OP
Video immediately. In a sheriffs HQ you should have control of anyone that is a prisoner and there should brewens Jul 2024 #1
It was not in the Sheriffs office sarisataka Jul 2024 #2
As someone still willing to give the benefit of doubt sarisataka Jul 2024 #3
Holy crap, duhneece!! That's just messed up! BComplex Jul 2024 #4
There is nothing in the article Mountainguy Jul 2024 #5
You're right. I just re-read the article. The video didn't load for me the first time. Now that I've seen BComplex Jul 2024 #8
OMG this is horrible... FirstLight Jul 2024 #6
I'm not aware of a large organization specifically wnylib Jul 2024 #10
oops...I meant ACLU FirstLight Jul 2024 #12
We arm our thugs and give them badges orthoclad Jul 2024 #7
Cops need more time in Civil Rights class multigraincracker Jul 2024 #9
Sounds like a terrified cop, Bayard Jul 2024 #11
 

brewens

(15,359 posts)
1. Video immediately. In a sheriffs HQ you should have control of anyone that is a prisoner and there should
Mon Jul 29, 2024, 11:04 AM
Jul 2024

never be a reason for them to be killed. If one can't do it, two deputies should be able to tackle a 17-year-old and subdue him. Not knowing anything else, I would suspect negligence at the very least.

sarisataka

(21,304 posts)
2. It was not in the Sheriffs office
Mon Jul 29, 2024, 11:08 AM
Jul 2024

but on a roadside as the article states and video shows.

sarisataka

(21,304 posts)
3. As someone still willing to give the benefit of doubt
Mon Jul 29, 2024, 11:18 AM
Jul 2024

I would be demanding an independent investigation into the incident and department use of force policies.

after watching the video, IMO no shots should have been fired and charges are warranted.

BComplex

(9,175 posts)
4. Holy crap, duhneece!! That's just messed up!
Mon Jul 29, 2024, 11:21 AM
Jul 2024

He was shot multiple times AFTER he had already been shot and cuffed! That officer is guilty of cold blooded murder.

As malaise would say: that is all!

BComplex

(9,175 posts)
8. You're right. I just re-read the article. The video didn't load for me the first time. Now that I've seen
Mon Jul 29, 2024, 11:38 AM
Jul 2024

the whole thing, it's obvious that he wasn't cuffed. He was shot 4 times.

Holy crap. And then 15 MORE times. That cop was out of control.

FirstLight

(14,335 posts)
6. OMG this is horrible...
Mon Jul 29, 2024, 11:27 AM
Jul 2024

Call the local news outlet and ask them if they can help you take it "viral" or national... This is just as much part of the black lives matter movement than anything. The movement is supposed to also include Native Orgs... so I'd research that angle as well.

Legally, there's got to be a legal equivalent of the NAACP for Native Peoples? Or are they also inclusive...idk... But they would be able to help prosecute once you learn of the cop's name, etc..

That's all I can think of for now?
I absolutely hate how this happens so often , on and off reservations...and is rerely heard of. That's why I wish it would go viral...

wnylib

(24,909 posts)
10. I'm not aware of a large organization specifically
Mon Jul 29, 2024, 12:21 PM
Jul 2024

for Native Americans. Several individual Native nations have called out these behaviors, as well as the LE negligence regarding missing Native women.

Legally, maybe the best place to turn regarding this incident is the ACLU.

orthoclad

(4,728 posts)
7. We arm our thugs and give them badges
Mon Jul 29, 2024, 11:29 AM
Jul 2024

Better pay than joining gangs. Legalized roid-rage.

Psych and drug testing, for steroids, should be pre-reqs for everyone we arm and authorize. Screen out the ones looking for legalized murder.

Bayard

(24,145 posts)
11. Sounds like a terrified cop,
Mon Jul 29, 2024, 12:27 PM
Jul 2024

Or, one just cutting loose. Either way, has no business on a police force. I think too many of these are ex-military with itchy fingers.

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