The US Park Police have revealed footage from a body cam that shows the moment a police officer shot and killed Dalaneo Martin, a Black teenager, inside a stolen car in Washington, DC, know how how you can contribute to his GoFundMe campaign
On March 18, US Park Police and Washington Metro Police went to talk to the owner of a suspicious-looking car that was parked near a neighbourhood.
On the bodycam film, the police can be seen going into the car where 17-year-old Dalaneo Martin was sleeping to wake him up. Dalaneo Martin wakes up and starts to feel scared as the police try to catch him and then try to drive away.
Who is Dalaneo Martin teen shot dead by Washington DC police, age, family, child, GoFundMe campaign
Dalaneo Martin was tragically killed by the United States Park Police. He was a father to his seven-month-old son and leaves behind his mother, father, siblings and other family and friends who are now mourning his loss. His GoFundMe campaign can be contributed to here.
Bodycam video shows moment US Park Police shoot black teen Dalaneo Martin dead in stolen car https://t.co/3eo5BqvyV0 pic.twitter.com/AnxEGAphYn
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One of the cops is thrown out of the car as another officer yells at Martin to stop. The suspect is heard shouting back, “Stop, man, just let me out,” but the officer points his gun at Martin, saying, “Stop! Stop or I’ll shoot you!”
When Dalaneo Martin doesn’t obey, the cop shoots him several times, hitting him in the back. The white Hyundai Tucson hits a nearby house. Martin is then seen lying on the grass while two police officers try to help him.
At the scene, he was said to be dead. None of the cops were hurt so badly that they could die. The Metro Police Department is now doing an internal probe, and the officers who were involved have been put on administrative leave.
Civil rights investigation launched into police shooting of Dalaneo Martin
The shooting of Dalaneo Martin has made people angry and made them want justice. The FBI and federal prosecutors have started a civil rights investigation into the shooting. Also Dalaneo Martin’s family wants the cop to be held responsible and for justice to be done for the young victim. An attorney for Martin’s family said that the officer clearly disregarded the order. They are now asking for a DOJ probe and for the officer to be held responsible.
People on social media were upset by the Dalaneo Martin bodycam video. Many were shocked and angry about what happened. This comes after the Tyre Nichols case. He was a Black man, was killed by five Memphis police officers by being beaten to death.
Allan Chase, a Utah man, was also killed by police in Farmington, Utah, on March 1 during a traffic stop. Many people are asking why Dalaneo Martin had to die over what seems to be a stolen car. This has led to protests and calls for justice.