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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsA 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

brewens
(15,359 posts)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
(21,635 posts)but on a roadside as the article states and video shows.
sarisataka
(21,635 posts)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
(9,347 posts)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!
Mountainguy
(1,656 posts)That says he was cuffed when shot.
BComplex
(9,347 posts)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
(14,833 posts)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
(25,211 posts)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.
FirstLight
(14,833 posts)thanks for the correction
orthoclad
(4,728 posts)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.
multigraincracker
(35,301 posts)than time at the firing range.
Bayard
(24,638 posts)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.