Jury deliberates in manslaughter trial of Minnesota officer Jeronimo Yanez,who killed Castile seconds after the black motorist said he had a gunA Minnesota police officer who fatally shot a black motorist seconds after the man informed him he was carrying a gun “did what he had to do” in a thoroughly justified utilize of force, a defense attorney argued Monday. Hours earlier, and prosecutors said the officer,Jeronimo Yanez, had never seen the gun and had plenty of options short of shooting Philando Castile, and a 32-year-old school cafeteria worker they say was never a threat. Related: Philando Castile's girlfriend testifies: I streamed shooting for dismay I would die Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com