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Jeff Kallis talks about the use of excess force by the police. If you or a loved one has been injured due to excess force by the police call us at 408-971-4655 in California and 888-441-1529 for a free consultation with an attorney.

On Tuesday, February 10, 2015, a 15-year-old boy was shot by the LAPD. The boy was standing next to someone who was holding a realistic-looking toy gun. The bullet barely missed his spine and remains lodged in his back. Apparently the police officer thought that the gun was real, and that is why he shot. The boy was handcuffed to the gurney when medical professionals took him to the hospital.

Local civil right activists have expressed serious concerns about the LAPD’s training and gun policies. One such activist is going to ask that the police who actually made the shot be removed from the police force and will push for criminal prosecution if an investigation reveals any misconduct.

Apparently, the officers were on their way to another investigation, and they saw a group of boys in an alley where one boy was pointing a gun at another. They opened fire when the boy did not drop his “gun” as ordered. The boys walk the same route to school every morning and the neighbors are used to seeing them in the same alley nearly every day. The police officers also state that they did not realize the boys were not adults at the time.

The LAPD defends the officer’s decision, explaining that officers have to make split second decisions every day, and they do not have time to consider whether the gun may be a toy or not. However, civil rights activists argue that police are trained to shoot far too quickly. They should be sure that the person with the “gun” is actually a threat before they begin shooting. They point out that the only thing that saved this boy’s life (and the other boy’s life) was that this officer was a poor shot.

It is possible that the boy’s guardians can file a personal injury lawsuit on the boy’s behalf against the officer (and even against the police force, depending on the situation). His family should speak to an attorney to discuss their options.

 If you have a case where your civil rights have been violated, contact an experienced civil rights attorney as soon as possible. Call The Law Firm of Kallis and Associates, P.C. at 408-971-4655.

Source: http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-police-shooting-unarmed-teen-20150213-story.html

On March 1, 2015, LAPD shot and killed a suspected burglar and robber near Union Rescue Mission in the center of a popular homeless community. The suspect allegedly grabbed the patrolman’s weapon during a scuffle. He was violently resisting arrest before shots were fired. Reports assume that the man was homeless.

Witnesses report that the suspect did not have a gun and stated that the officers could have taken control without lethal force. Five shots seem to have been fired, and there were four officers at the scene. The man died at the scene. An amateur video has been posted of the entire scene here. (Please note that the video contains graphic content).

The LAPD announced March 2, 2015, that there would be an investigation into the shooting. The Force Investigation Division is heading the investigation, with collaboration from the LAPD’s Office of the Inspector General. The finding will be submitted to the Police Commission, which is a civilian panel that oversees the police department. The panel will determine if the use of force is consistent with department policies.

A civil rights leader in the community, Earl Ofari Hutchinson, expressed concern about police policies in this specific neighborhood, particularly because the residents often suffer from mental problems. The National Acton Network, a civil rights advocacy group, has also called for a meeting to discuss police policies.

This situation has the potential to be a huge civil rights issue regarding the homeless. If you or a loved one has experienced similar treatment, then contact a civil rights attorney as soon as possible. Call The Law Firm of Kallis& Associates at 408-971-4655 to speak to one of their experienced Civil Rights Attorneys.

Source: http://www.dailybulletin.com/general-news/20150302/lapd-killing-of-skid-row-robbery-suspect-triggers-investigation