Police Commission rules LAPD shooting of mentally ill man was not justified
Two LAPD officers violated department rules in the fatal shooting of Takar Smith last January, the LAPD's civilian Police Commission ruled Tuesday.
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She asked the police to help her husband. They killed him instead
Sassie Smith’s husband, Takar, was fatally shot by the Los Angeles police while he was having a mental health crisis: ‘I won’t let this get swept under the rug’
Source: theguardian.com
LAPD Union Pushes Back On Criticism From Their Own Chief In Case Of Killing
Last week, LAPD Chief Michel Moore questioned officers actions leading up to the fatal shooting of Takar Smith. Says Los Angeles Police Protective League Director Debbie Thomas: “I hope he will reconsider what he said.”
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Family Demands Justice, Plans to Sue After LAPD Killing of Takar Smith in Westlake – NBC Los Angeles
The family of a man shot and killed by Los Angeles police officers said Friday that they plan to file a lawsuit, contending his slaying was unjustified.
Source: nbclosangeles.com
'He Just Needed Help' — Family Of Takar Smith Will Sue After Fatal LAPD Shooting
An LAPD officer fatally shot Smith last week while he was experiencing a mental health crisis. A lawyer representing his family said the 45-year-old had been diagnosed with schizophrenia.
Source: laist.com