Their message has been consistent: look closely, take the footage seriously, and don’t reduce a human being to a label that makes the story easier. To them, the hardest part isn’t just losing him — it’s watching the public decide what kind of person he was without seeing the full picture.
What happened in the seconds before force was used?
What do all angles of video show (not just clips)?
What do body-camera recordings capture, and will they be released?
Was he actually presenting an immediate threat in that moment? Continue reading…