Terence Crutcher
September 22, 2016
Alexandria, VA--The
National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE)
National President Perry Tarrant released the following statement on the
officer involved shooting fatality of Terence Crutcher in Tulsa, OK:
"On
Friday, September 16, 2016, Terence Crutcher, a Tulsa resident, was
fatally shot after police received reports of an abandoned disabled
vehicle hindering traffic. According to the video released by the Tulsa
police on Monday, Crutcher is seen walking slowly toward his vehicle
with his arms raised and is hit with a "Taser" device upon reaching the
vehicle. Shortly thereafter, Crutcher is shot dead by Officer Betty
Shelby. Tulsa Police Chief Chuck Jordan has confirmed that Crutcher did
not have a weapon on his person or in his vehicle.
"Mr.
Crutcher's death is another officer involved fatal shooting of an
African American man. The nature of this particular incident is alarming
as video shows that Mr. Crutcher is unarmed and not actively resisting
or engaging the officers. The chiefs, executive officers, and membership
of NOBLE await further facts and the circumstances articulating the
need to apply "deadly force" in this situation. We understand this is a
very difficult time for the Crutcher family and we offer our thoughts
and sympathy for their loss. The continued attention to this incident
will also impact the community.
"NOBLE's
mission is the equitable administration of justice to every community
in the United States. As such, we must diligently monitor cases where
there appears to be police impropriety. We have been in contact with
Chief Jordan and local NOBLE leadership as we are available to review
the investigation for thoroughness. Additionally, given Officer Shelby's
indictment, we are prepared to support the community through our
trust-building programs throughout and after this legal process." [End]
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