Castile posed a threat because he used drug in front of daughter,officer saidOfficer also failed to disclose that Castile said he wasn’t reaching for his gunThe Minnesota police officer who shot and killed Philando Castile told state investigators that he believed his life was danger because he smelled marijuana in his car, according to transcripts released on Tuesday along with sprint-camera footage.
Officer Jeronimo Yanez said in an interview following the fatal traffic quit that Castile’s apparent willingness to use the drug in front of his young daughter and girlfriend led Yanez to believe that the 32-year-worn posed a serious threat. Related: Police officer who shot dead Philando Castile acquitted of all charges Related: Prominent black NRA defender criticizes ruling in Philando Castile case Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com