I like to give the benefit of the doubt to cops....It`s rough on those streets......But that don`t look right to me...wow.
(CNN)Authorities in Texas are examining two videos recorded by bystanders that show sheriff's deputies in Bexar County, Texas, shooting and killing a man.One four-minute video has been made public by a San Antonio television station that acquired it from the man who recorded it Friday. It is shot from a distance and it appears Gilbert Flores has at least one hand in the air (the other cannot be seen) when he is shot.
The other video has not been released by police. Bexar County District Attorney Nicholas LaHood told CNN the video is "a better view to make an assessment on what happened. It is a closer view and a better angle."
The incident comes at a time when law enforcement officers are under scrutiny for how and when they resort to lethal force. The killings of several individuals by police over the past year have heightened tensions with the communities they serve, especially among minorities.
Michael Thomas said the scrutiny of officer-involved shootings is the reason he recorded the first video on his cell phone from the driver's seat of his car.
CNN affiliate KSAT broadcast his video, which is disturbing as it shows Flores being shot.
"As the guy and police were going back and forth, the man acted like he was going to run back inside his house and then ran around the cars by the cop car and the cops started pursuing closer to him," Thomas told CNN.
The Bexar County Sheriff's Office has said Flores had a knife and was resisting arrest when deputies approached him.
"He put his hands in the air and then he had his hands up for a few seconds and the cops shot him twice," Thomas told CNN.
Bexar County Sheriff Susan Pamerleau said of the video: "It's among many pieces of evidence that we are collecting to determine what happened."
Neither deputy was wearing a body camera.
The video is shot from a cross street, so it's difficult to see Flores and impossible to hear the conversation between the officers and the suspect.
Flores steps behind a sheriff's SUV and cannot be seen at times. The only audio that was captured was that of the gunshots and Thomas' reaction.
Though it's clear Flores has one hand up, the other is briefly obscured by a utility pole.
The deputies had their weapons trained on Flores throughout the encounter, Thomas said.
He opened his arms and stepped toward the two deputies before taking a few steps back, Thomas said.
LaHood cautioned the public not to make judgments based on the first video.
The second one, recorded by a neighbor, is "troubling, he said, but added, "Before we make decisions on what the next step is, we are going to take our time to receive all the evidence.''
[h=3]Police say he was resisting arrest[/h]Pamerleau said the incident occurred after authorities responded to a domestic disturbance call coming from Flores' home Friday morning. When they arrived, they found a woman and baby, both of whom appeared to be injured.
The woman had suffered a cut on her head, and the baby also appeared hurt, the sheriff's office said.
Authorities say Flores resisted arrest and nonlethal force -- stun guns and shields -- were used to try to subdue him, but those didn't work, Pamerleau said.
"Certainly what's in the video is a cause for concern," Pamerleau said. "But it's important to let the investigation go through its course so we can ensure a thorough and complete review of all that occurred."
She said both deputies fired shots after a "lengthy confrontation."
The sheriff's office identified the deputies as Greg Vasquez and Robert Sanchez. CNN attempted to contact them late Monday.
Vasquez and Sanchez have been with the Bexar County Sheriff's Office for more than 10 years, according to Pamerleau. They have been placed on administrative leave.
The Bexar County District Attorney's Office has joined the investigation, according to KSAT.
Flores had previous run-ins with the law. He was cited for possession of marijuana in 1995, criminal trespassing and aggravated assault in 1999, and aggravated robbery in 2003.
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[h=3]'Threats to our deputies' lives'[/h]The station posted the entire video on its website. "Other than editing for language, the video is the entirety of what we received from Michael Thomas," it said.
The station told the sheriff's office about the video and sent it there, but the station did not give any warning that it would post the entire raw video Monday, James Keith, media relations officer for the Bexar County Sheriff's Office, said.
Now, Keith says, the sheriff's office is worried about the safety of its deputies in light of the video's public release.
On Monday, the sheriff's office tweeted a statement that said "broadcasting a man's death for $100 sparked threats to our deputies' lives. Let KSAT know what you think."
KSAT explained in a post on its website the decision behind showing the video and the discussions station management had with Thomas.
"Before sharing the video with us, Thomas asked for payment. While most viewers share video with us at no charge, we agreed to pay Thomas a $100 licensing fee for the video. It is not uncommon for news organizations to pay for video from freelancers or citizen journalists."
The station said it was making no judgment about the officers' actions, but it was obligated to share "information in the public interest."
The other video has not been released by police. Bexar County District Attorney Nicholas LaHood told CNN the video is "a better view to make an assessment on what happened. It is a closer view and a better angle."
The incident comes at a time when law enforcement officers are under scrutiny for how and when they resort to lethal force. The killings of several individuals by police over the past year have heightened tensions with the communities they serve, especially among minorities.
Michael Thomas said the scrutiny of officer-involved shootings is the reason he recorded the first video on his cell phone from the driver's seat of his car.
CNN affiliate KSAT broadcast his video, which is disturbing as it shows Flores being shot.
"As the guy and police were going back and forth, the man acted like he was going to run back inside his house and then ran around the cars by the cop car and the cops started pursuing closer to him," Thomas told CNN.
The Bexar County Sheriff's Office has said Flores had a knife and was resisting arrest when deputies approached him.
"He put his hands in the air and then he had his hands up for a few seconds and the cops shot him twice," Thomas told CNN.
Bexar County Sheriff Susan Pamerleau said of the video: "It's among many pieces of evidence that we are collecting to determine what happened."
Neither deputy was wearing a body camera.
The video is shot from a cross street, so it's difficult to see Flores and impossible to hear the conversation between the officers and the suspect.
Flores steps behind a sheriff's SUV and cannot be seen at times. The only audio that was captured was that of the gunshots and Thomas' reaction.
Though it's clear Flores has one hand up, the other is briefly obscured by a utility pole.
The deputies had their weapons trained on Flores throughout the encounter, Thomas said.
He opened his arms and stepped toward the two deputies before taking a few steps back, Thomas said.
LaHood cautioned the public not to make judgments based on the first video.
The second one, recorded by a neighbor, is "troubling, he said, but added, "Before we make decisions on what the next step is, we are going to take our time to receive all the evidence.''
[h=3]Police say he was resisting arrest[/h]Pamerleau said the incident occurred after authorities responded to a domestic disturbance call coming from Flores' home Friday morning. When they arrived, they found a woman and baby, both of whom appeared to be injured.
The woman had suffered a cut on her head, and the baby also appeared hurt, the sheriff's office said.
Authorities say Flores resisted arrest and nonlethal force -- stun guns and shields -- were used to try to subdue him, but those didn't work, Pamerleau said.
"Certainly what's in the video is a cause for concern," Pamerleau said. "But it's important to let the investigation go through its course so we can ensure a thorough and complete review of all that occurred."
She said both deputies fired shots after a "lengthy confrontation."
The sheriff's office identified the deputies as Greg Vasquez and Robert Sanchez. CNN attempted to contact them late Monday.
Vasquez and Sanchez have been with the Bexar County Sheriff's Office for more than 10 years, according to Pamerleau. They have been placed on administrative leave.
The Bexar County District Attorney's Office has joined the investigation, according to KSAT.
Flores had previous run-ins with the law. He was cited for possession of marijuana in 1995, criminal trespassing and aggravated assault in 1999, and aggravated robbery in 2003.
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[h=3]'Threats to our deputies' lives'[/h]The station posted the entire video on its website. "Other than editing for language, the video is the entirety of what we received from Michael Thomas," it said.
The station told the sheriff's office about the video and sent it there, but the station did not give any warning that it would post the entire raw video Monday, James Keith, media relations officer for the Bexar County Sheriff's Office, said.
Now, Keith says, the sheriff's office is worried about the safety of its deputies in light of the video's public release.
On Monday, the sheriff's office tweeted a statement that said "broadcasting a man's death for $100 sparked threats to our deputies' lives. Let KSAT know what you think."
KSAT explained in a post on its website the decision behind showing the video and the discussions station management had with Thomas.
"Before sharing the video with us, Thomas asked for payment. While most viewers share video with us at no charge, we agreed to pay Thomas a $100 licensing fee for the video. It is not uncommon for news organizations to pay for video from freelancers or citizen journalists."
The station said it was making no judgment about the officers' actions, but it was obligated to share "information in the public interest."
The cops and DA are looking at another video taken from the next door neighbor not released to the public just yet.
Seema like cops can't handle the stress is someone resisting arrest, hence they go buck wild & shoot them dead.
If someone is resisting arrest, & doesn't have a gun, & isn't coming at you with s knife, the cops should use a tazer......just taze them until they drop.
I know its easier for me to play Monday morning qb, & being z cop is stressful, but let's not kid ourselves, a lot of these cops join the force to see action......they welcome it.every cop should be made to wear body cameras.
Cops most of the time are over protected with whatever they do because of their badge,& its likely nothing will happen to these cops.
If someone is resisting arrest, & doesn't have a gun, & isn't coming at you with s knife, the cops should use a tazer......just taze them until they drop.
I know its easier for me to play Monday morning qb, & being z cop is stressful, but let's not kid ourselves, a lot of these cops join the force to see action......they welcome it.every cop should be made to wear body cameras.
Cops most of the time are over protected with whatever they do because of their badge,& its likely nothing will happen to these cops.
#1 The cops were called there by a lady that was cut up with a small child
#2 Guy is a convicted criminal......when you are a convicted criminal you are on a short leash as well you should be.
#3 Dont fuck around when the cops show up.....get your fat ass on the ground face down immediately.
Pretty simple stuff......could the cops of tasered him? Sure, but we would all be paying for this guy to live off the system in jail for the next 6 to 10 years. Then when he gets back out? He kills that lady and or child. It's a book that has been read many times over. I support cops, not convicted criminals.
#2 Guy is a convicted criminal......when you are a convicted criminal you are on a short leash as well you should be.
#3 Dont fuck around when the cops show up.....get your fat ass on the ground face down immediately.
Pretty simple stuff......could the cops of tasered him? Sure, but we would all be paying for this guy to live off the system in jail for the next 6 to 10 years. Then when he gets back out? He kills that lady and or child. It's a book that has been read many times over. I support cops, not convicted criminals.
yeah that cop on the left clearly looks at dude like wtf did you do that for? Simple instructions in a demanding tone would of done the job. Looks like all was said was "hands up!!!" And they didn't give him any more instructions after that lol. No one is going to get down on the ground and wait for the police to show up lmfao. Some white conservatives in this country think up some funny ass unrealistic shit. The police's job is to protect and serve. That dude should have gone to jail. I highly doubt the person who called the police wanted the police to come and kill this dude. Maybe I'm wrong... but you can easily win the situation by cuffing the dude and taking him to jail. Do as your trained... but these dudes obviously are not trained enough. Teachers and police is the same shit. Those two professions anyone can do. Taze me, I'm a cop now. Watch out.
NBAcapper08 is in the house...LMAO
Yes, everybody who commits any crime should be executed with his hands in the air. We should just bring ISIS here to murder people in their driveways.
Do you actually believe this shit you say? My God your parents must have done a horrific job.....please don't pass off your insane thoughts to any impressionable children.....it will just continue the cycle of dumb.
Waiting for that other video......It was taken from the next door neighbor......It`s a pretty good close up sources say.
We`ll see what it looks like.
Because this video shows him being gunned down with his hands raised in the air.....I`m wondering why the other cop backs up after the shooting.....Is that just reaction?
Don't look right to me though.
We`ll see what it looks like.
Because this video shows him being gunned down with his hands raised in the air.....I`m wondering why the other cop backs up after the shooting.....Is that just reaction?
Don't look right to me though.
