Formal complaint: OPO declines to make a recommendation
Two complainants came in to the OPO to file a complaint regarding an Officer Involved Shooting. The Office of Police Oversight declines to make a recommendation regarding the classification of this complaint, as it is already under investigation. All Officer Involved Shootings are fully investigated.
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OFFICE OF
NOTICE OF FORMAL
POLICE OVERSIGHT
COMPLAINT
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ICMS: 2019-0714
July 23, 2019
Date of Complaint: 07/09/2019
Complaint: Two individuals came in to the OPO to file a complaint regarding an Officer Involved
Shooting on [Redacted] that occurred near [Redacted]. Both complainants allege they believe the
shooting was racially motivated and want to know the following:
- Why was the deceased shot 9 - 15 times?
- Why did the police say he had a weapon?
- Why did the police say he stabbed someone?
- What will happen to the police involved in the shooting?
Additional information: Complainants only speak Spanish and require an interpreter.
Administrative Policy to Review:
The OPO declines to make a recommendation.
Recommended Classification:
The OPO is permitted to make a preliminary recommendation on the classification of
administrative cases.
The OPO declines to make a recommendation regarding the classification of this complaint.
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