Fire Officers Who Killed Schizophrenic Teen in Cold Blood!

  • by: Chris Wolverton
  • recipient: Boiling Springs Lake Police Department, Southport Police Department

North Carolina parents called the police for help with their 18-year-old son Keith Vidal, who suffered from schizophrenia and depression. Keith was holding a small screwdriver and threatening to fight his mother.

Two Boiling Springs Lake officers showed up and restrained Keith. The situation seemed under control, when a third officer from Southport showed up and ordered the officers to tase the boy, which they did. According to Keith's father, the Southport officer then said, "We don't have time for this," and shot the boy dead in front of his parents in their own home.

The Southport Police Department has placed a detective on paid leave, but they won't admit whether or not he was the one who killed Keith. None of the Boiling Springs Lake officers have been suspended.

These officers have destroyed a family and ended a life for no reason. Keith's parents are devastated, and many will now think twice before asking the police for help. To say the least, these officers are a disgrace to police everywhere and should be relieved of their duties. Please sign the petition to fire the officers who killed Keith Vidal!




We, the undersigned, are shocked by the conduct of three North Carolina police officers who killed a schizophrenic 18-year-old named Keith Vidal in front of his parents after they called for help.


As we understand the events following the parents' phone call, two Boiling Springs Lake officers showed up and restrained Keith. The situation seemed under control, when a third officer from Southport showed up and ordered the officers to tase the boy, which they did. The Southport officer then said, "We don't have time for this," and shot the boy dead in front of his parents in their own home. Keith weighed 90 pounds and was only holding a small screwdriver. He posed no threat to any of these officers.


The Southport Police Department has placed a detective on paid leave, but they won't admit whether or not he was the one who killed Keith. None of the Boiling Springs Lake officers have been suspended.


These officers have destroyed a family and ended a life for no reason. Keith's parents are devastated, and many will now think twice before asking the police for help. To say the least, these officers are a disgrace to police everywhere and should be relieved of their duties. We respectfully urge you to fire these three officers and train your officers to ensure that a situation like this never happens again. Thank you for taking the time to read and consider our petition.




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