Justice for Disabled Man Killed by LAPD During a Traffic Stop
- by: SUE LEE
- recipient: LAPD Officials
Please sign and share this petition in an effort to get LAPD officers held accountable for killing a disabled man during a routine traffic stop. The officers should be suspended until an investigation is completed into the incident and why this man ended up deceased. These officers need to be held responsible; wearing a badge does not entitle people to kill unarmed innocent people.
Ezell Ford, a 25-year-old disabled man, was on his way home in South Los Angeles when two police officers stopped him for "investigation." The police claim that Ezell reached for their gun and a struggle ensued -- but the only eyewitness account so far tells a different story. According to the witness, Ezell was lying on the ground, complying to the officers' demands. They shot him three times with intent to kill.
Ezell's cousin stated "They shot him in the back, knowing mentally, he has complications. Every officer in this area, from the Newton Division, knows that -- that this child has mental problems... The excessive force... there was no purpose for it. The multiple shootings in the back while he's laying down? No. Then when the mom comes, they don't try to console her... they pull the Billy clubs out."
No officers were injured during the incident. In fact, one of the officers involved has a history of complaints lodged against him. In 2011, the officer allegedly trespassed on private property and then nearly drowned a man to death in front of his family when they asked to see a search warrant.
These officers need to be held accountable for their actions and realize are in these positions to serve and protect their communities and residents, not overpower, bully and kill them! Please sign and share this petition in an effort to get LAPD officers held accountable for killing Ezell Ford. At the very least, they should not be allowed on the streets with weapons while eyewitnesses report they have needlessly murdered an innocent man!
LAPD Officials - You need to complete a thorough investigation regarding the death of a disabled man by the name of Ezell Ford. Witnesses and family state that it was common knowledge that he did have a mental disability, he was not armed and did not fight back with the officers; at least to the point them being warranted to kill this young man. Your men need to learn safer methods of serving and protecting their communities and residents without killing them! There are other methods of subduing a person to bring them in for questioning rather than shooting to kill! These officers need to be punished in the eyes of the law and suspended from their jobs! This is not a safe way to protect those who are supposed to look up to you for security and justice!
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