Mother of Man Fatally Shot by NYPD Speaks Out Against Lack of Transparency and Training
The mother of Christian Emile, a 33-year-old man who was fatally shot by police in Brooklyn earlier this year, has spoken out against the lack of transparency and training within the NYPD.
Surveillance Footage Released
Last week, the NYPD released a new video of Emile’s death, which shows him being shot in the back as he attempted to run away. The video was released on the NYPD’s YouTube channel.
Mother’s Account
Tarnisha Woolard, Emile’s mother, told amNewYork Metro that she believes the officers involved could have handled the situation without killing her son. "That’s the most devastating part about it, the thing that we see, he’s never, he’s never a threat to you and you were in arms distance, you could have pushed him down," Woolard said. "That says to me that somewhere, the training is not correct."
Police Defend Actions
Police defended the deadly incident, stating that Emile put officers at risk by brandishing a firearm. PBA President Patrick Hendry continued to contend that Emile was wildly waving the gun around on the street, putting both police officers and civilian bystanders at risk.
Similarities to Subway Shooting
Emile’s mother also pointed out that the death of her son shared eerily similarities to the now infamous police-involved subway shooting on Sutter Avenue in East New York, Brooklyn on September 15. In both incidents, officers fired multiple shots, resulting in bystanders being injured.
Call for Change
Woolard believes that the NYPD needs to step up its training and help officers de-escalate situations without resorting to potentially lethal force. "What we have to realize is that this is happening in our communities, and there’s something that’s missing because my son’s situation and that train situation is the same thing," Woolard said. "You have these officers just out there and they’re just shooting, and shooting, and shooting, and shooting. They’re not making sure of other people in the surroundings."
Conclusion
The incident highlights the need for increased transparency and training within the NYPD. The mother of Christian Emile is calling for change, and it is up to the NYPD to listen and take action.
FAQs
Q: What happened to Christian Emile?
A: Christian Emile, a 33-year-old man, was fatally shot by police in Brooklyn earlier this year.
Q: What is the NYPD’s account of the incident?
A: The NYPD claims that Emile put officers at risk by brandishing a firearm and that they were forced to respond to the threat.
Q: Has the NYPD released surveillance footage of the incident?
A: Yes, the NYPD released a new video of Emile’s death on their YouTube channel.
Q: What is Tarnisha Woolard’s account of the incident?
A: Woolard believes that the officers involved could have handled the situation without killing her son and that the training is not correct.
Q: Are there similarities between this incident and the subway shooting?
A: Yes, both incidents involved officers firing multiple shots, resulting in bystanders being injured.
