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University Of Cincinnati Cop Shoots, Kills Unarmed Black Man After Routine Traffic Stop (1495 hits)


 An unarmed black man was shot and killed on Sunday by a white police officer after he was pulled over for a missing front license plate.

Samuel Dubose, 43, was stopped by University of Cincinnati officer Ray Tensing on Sunday evening, according to CNN. Tensing repeatedly asked Dubose for his driver's license, but according to the Cincinnati Police Department, he refused and instead handed the officer a bottle of alcohol.

Then Tensing asked Dubose to get out of his car, which he also refused to do, according to police.

"There was a struggle at the door with Mr. Dubose in the vehicle and the officer outside the vehicle, and the vehicle sped away," Cincinnati police Lt. Col. James Whalen told reporters, according to CNN.

Tensing fired one shot at the fleeing car, killing Dubose.

The Cincinnati Police Department, which is investigating the shooting, said that Dubose did not appear to have a weapon. Tensing was put on administrative leave pending the conclusion of the investigation.

On Monday evening, around 75 people gathered for a vigil to honor Dubose, WLWT reports.

"My son was not a violent person. My son he never, he got stopped a lot but he never tried to fight," his mother, Audrey Dubose, told the station.

Tensing was wearing a body camera, WLWT reports, but police have not released footage from it.

The University of Cincinnati Police Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment. A number listed for Audrey Dubose in Cincinnati was disconnected.

University of Cincinnati President Santa Ono said in a statement that the shooting was a "a time of unimaginable sadness."

"On behalf of the University of Cincinnati community, I want to extend our condolences to the family and loved ones of Samuel Dubose," Ono said. "Our hearts grieve for his loss. We also know that police officers risk their lives every day, and when their efforts to protect themselves and our community result in a death, it is a tragedy. No matter the circumstances, it is a time of unimaginable sadness for all involved."

 

I will keep my eyes opne for undates to this developing story.

 

 

Posted By: Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
Thursday, July 23rd 2015 at 9:20AM
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@ Deac,

..."Tensing fired one shot at the fleeing car, killing Dubose."...

Was the suspect/deceased firing at him?


Friday, July 24th 2015 at 1:12PM
Jeni Fa
I get it... the car was the dangerous weapon and because the suspect was suspected of being intoxicated... he might cause an accident... is that it? Puhleeze.


Friday, July 24th 2015 at 1:14PM
Jeni Fa
I've even heard of a sneaker being a dangerous weapon. These ppl don't stop do they?


Friday, July 24th 2015 at 1:14PM
Jeni Fa
So far no information from the body camera have been released yet.


Saturday, July 25th 2015 at 10:03PM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
Police are trained to treat a car as a dangerous weapon.
Saturday, July 25th 2015 at 10:46PM
Steve Williams
Firearms, bladed weapons, explosives, and vehicles are among those weapons the use of which is considered deadly force. The use of non-traditional weapons in an offensive manner, such as a baseball bat, sharp pencil, tire iron or other, may also be considered deadly force.[2]
Saturday, July 25th 2015 at 11:11PM
Steve Williams
This story is one that maybe swept up-under the rug and forgot about because dead ,men don't talk.


Sunday, July 26th 2015 at 10:51PM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
Here is more information in this case of Police murder: http://news.yahoo.com/news-conference-sche...

Here's the report with the police officer report: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6IhRABEG5...


Saturday, August 1st 2015 at 11:18PM
Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
Here is more information in this case of Police murder: http://news.yahoo.com/news-conference-sche...

Here's the report with the police officer report: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6IhRABEG5...

Did this officer tell a LIE in his written police report of his account of what happen in this case to cover-up his actions?



Tuesday, August 4th 2015 at 11:10AM
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