TRAGEDY IN TEXAS: Police Officer Kills Pregnant Black Woman *UPDATE:Not Pregnant/prev run-ins w cop
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Woman accused of using cop's Taser on him shot dead during scuffle, police say
By MORGAN WINSOR
May 14, 2019, 6:53 AM
A Texas police officer shot and killed a 45-year-old woman while trying to arrest her on Monday night, authorities said.
The unnamed officer came across the woman while on patrol in the city of Baytown, some 27 miles east of Houston. He apparently recognized her from previous encounters and knew she had "outstanding warrants," according to a statement from Lt. Steve Dorris of the Baytown Police Department.
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A struggle ensued when the officer attempted to arrest her, Dorris said. The officer deployed his Taser on the woman but, as he was trying to handcuff her, she apparently got a hold of the device and used it on him.
The officer, an 11-year veteran of the Baytown Police Department, drew his gun and fired multiple rounds at the woman, striking her at least once. She was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Dorris.
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Police haven't released the woman's name or specified what warrants had been issued for her arrest.
The Harris County District Attorney's Office is assisting in the investigation into the fatal shooting.
By MORGAN WINSOR
May 14, 2019, 6:53 AM
A Texas police officer shot and killed a 45-year-old woman while trying to arrest her on Monday night, authorities said.
The unnamed officer came across the woman while on patrol in the city of Baytown, some 27 miles east of Houston. He apparently recognized her from previous encounters and knew she had "outstanding warrants," according to a statement from Lt. Steve Dorris of the Baytown Police Department.
(MORE: NYPD officer faces departmental trial for alleged chokehold death of Eric Garner)
A struggle ensued when the officer attempted to arrest her, Dorris said. The officer deployed his Taser on the woman but, as he was trying to handcuff her, she apparently got a hold of the device and used it on him.
The officer, an 11-year veteran of the Baytown Police Department, drew his gun and fired multiple rounds at the woman, striking her at least once. She was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Dorris.
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Police haven't released the woman's name or specified what warrants had been issued for her arrest.
The Harris County District Attorney's Office is assisting in the investigation into the fatal shooting.
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Woman shouts 'I'm pregnant' before being 'shot dead' by policeman
WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT
Pamela Turner, 44. was shot and killed in Baytown, Texas, last night
Footage shows officer standing over Turner before shooting five times
Baytown police reportedly claimed Turner was shot after grabbing officer's Taser and using it against him
Turner had three outstanding warrants and was known to police from previous interactions
Her sister said Turner has two children in their 20s and three young grandchildren, and she was on schizophrenia medication
A woman who was seen in a shocking video overnight getting shot and killed by a police officer in Texas after claiming she was pregnant has been identified as a schizophrenic grandmother-of-three.
Police in Baytown say an officer was patrolling the Brixton Apartments complex on Garth Road Monday night and attempted to arrest the 44-year-old woman, named by family members as Pamela Turner, because he had previously dealt with her and knew she had outstanding warrants.
Baytown Police Lt. Steve Dorris said the officer, an 11-year veteran of the police department, opened fire after Turner grabbed the cop's Taser and used it against him.
In the video circulating on social media, Turner is heard saying, 'You’re actually harassing me' and 'I’m actually walking to my house.'
The 44-year-old woman is on the ground and appears to reach toward the officer when she seems to be heard saying 'I’m pregnant.' Moments later he fires five shots, killing her.
KPRC spoke to Turner's sister, Antoinette, who said Pamela has two children in their 20s and three young grandchildren.
The sister also revealed that the 44-year-old woman had been taking medication for schizophrenia.
According to Antoinette, the officer who killed her sister was Turner's neighbor in the apartment complex and she had previously complained about his harassing her.
Court records show that Turner had three warrants out for her arrest on a charge of assault resulting in bodily harm and two counts of criminal mischief.
Antoinette has not been able to confirm that her sister was pregnant, and police said that an autopsy will determine that.
According to heavy.com, Baytown Police Lieutenant Dorris said in a Facebook post on the force's official account: 'It is very early in the investigation however what detectives have learned thus far is one of our officers, an 11 year veteran with the department, was patrolling an apartment complex in the 1600 block of Garth Road when he came across a 45-year-old female that he knew from previous encounters and knew she had outstanding warrants.
'The officer contacted the female and attempted to arrest her at which time a struggle ensued, forcing the officer to deploy his department issued Taser at the female.
'It appears that as the officer was then attempting to handcuff the female she was able to gain control of his Taser and turned it on the officer, Tasing the officer, which forced the officer to draw his duty weapon and fire multiple rounds at the female, striking her at least once.'
The Baytown Police Facebook appears to have been deleted.
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WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT
Pamela Turner, 44. was shot and killed in Baytown, Texas, last night
Footage shows officer standing over Turner before shooting five times
Baytown police reportedly claimed Turner was shot after grabbing officer's Taser and using it against him
Turner had three outstanding warrants and was known to police from previous interactions
Her sister said Turner has two children in their 20s and three young grandchildren, and she was on schizophrenia medication
A woman who was seen in a shocking video overnight getting shot and killed by a police officer in Texas after claiming she was pregnant has been identified as a schizophrenic grandmother-of-three.
Police in Baytown say an officer was patrolling the Brixton Apartments complex on Garth Road Monday night and attempted to arrest the 44-year-old woman, named by family members as Pamela Turner, because he had previously dealt with her and knew she had outstanding warrants.
Baytown Police Lt. Steve Dorris said the officer, an 11-year veteran of the police department, opened fire after Turner grabbed the cop's Taser and used it against him.
In the video circulating on social media, Turner is heard saying, 'You’re actually harassing me' and 'I’m actually walking to my house.'
The 44-year-old woman is on the ground and appears to reach toward the officer when she seems to be heard saying 'I’m pregnant.' Moments later he fires five shots, killing her.
KPRC spoke to Turner's sister, Antoinette, who said Pamela has two children in their 20s and three young grandchildren.
The sister also revealed that the 44-year-old woman had been taking medication for schizophrenia.
According to Antoinette, the officer who killed her sister was Turner's neighbor in the apartment complex and she had previously complained about his harassing her.
Court records show that Turner had three warrants out for her arrest on a charge of assault resulting in bodily harm and two counts of criminal mischief.
Antoinette has not been able to confirm that her sister was pregnant, and police said that an autopsy will determine that.
According to heavy.com, Baytown Police Lieutenant Dorris said in a Facebook post on the force's official account: 'It is very early in the investigation however what detectives have learned thus far is one of our officers, an 11 year veteran with the department, was patrolling an apartment complex in the 1600 block of Garth Road when he came across a 45-year-old female that he knew from previous encounters and knew she had outstanding warrants.
'The officer contacted the female and attempted to arrest her at which time a struggle ensued, forcing the officer to deploy his department issued Taser at the female.
'It appears that as the officer was then attempting to handcuff the female she was able to gain control of his Taser and turned it on the officer, Tasing the officer, which forced the officer to draw his duty weapon and fire multiple rounds at the female, striking her at least once.'
The Baytown Police Facebook appears to have been deleted.
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KyokushinKarateMan
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"they popped her ass"
sometimes I'm just ashamed, we got no warrior class
That’s your biggest problem with this? I swear some of you nikkas pick the worst times to plug your little personal agendas
Ok fine, instead I will continue to huss and fuss about a racist cops executing us with no repercussions just marching and prayingThe fukk? That’s your biggest problem with this execution on camera? You nikkas pick the worst times to plug your little personal agendas
BaileyPark31
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RIP to the woman.
Totally unnecessary by the “officer”. They can’t even handle women especially black ones, And If that was a black man he was struggling with, he would’ve gotten shot sooner and the cop would’ve emptied the clip on him....smh
Anything black will always a perceived threat to them, doesn’t matter if you’re a black child or black pregnant woman..
Anything black will always a perceived threat to them, doesn’t matter if you’re a black child or black pregnant woman..
UserNameless
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RIP...
When she got his taser , he prob went into extra panic mode . The “training” is failing these police
When she got his taser , he prob went into extra panic mode . The “training” is failing these police
This is why I celebrate when cops get killed
The fukk?
Says it in the article