We came here today to proclaim in unity that America, President Biden, the governor of Arkansas and people all over the world will stand up with us and say Hunter Brittains life matters. He led the audience in repeating the chant. , where rallies have continued for three nights. Thomas Metthe/The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette via AP, 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Temple cops widow: Accused killer shouldnt be allowed to breathe, reveals last goodbye, Video captures chaos after cop fatally shoots 13-year-old driving stolen car, Suspect busted in fatal shooting of Temple cop tried to rob dying officer: police, Temple University police officer fatally shot trying to stop carjacking, fired because he hadnt activated his bodycam. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. During an interview with investigators, Davis said before he could put his vehicle in park after initiating the traffic stop, he heard the trucks engine rev up and begin to travel southbound in the northbound lane on Arkansas 89 but did not notify dispatch on the radio that he was in pursuit because he realized the truck was attempting to turn left into Mahoneys body shop. We dont just stand up for one race; we come for what is right, period. Martins mother, Lakisha Williams, said she understands what the Brittain family was going through. Davis claims before he could get his patrol vehicle into park, Brittain opened his door and quickly exited the vehicle. Members get daily listing updates. Thanks for contacting us. A special prosecutor announced the felony charge against Michael Davis, a former sergeant with the Lonoke County Sheriff's Office, in the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Hunter Brittain. Al Sharpton is an MSNBC columnist and civil rights leader. On motion of Rep. BRITTAIN the invitation was accepted. So far this year, police have killed a total of 371 people, including 122 whites, 71 blacks, 38 Hispanics, 3 listed as other, and 137 unidentified. [emphasis added. That doesnt mean he or any one of these people deserved to die, but at minimum, it dramatically changes the degree to which race was a relevant factor, if a factor at all. With working class resistance growing, the Democrats and Biden are now diverting hundreds of millions of dollars in pandemic relief funds into the hiring of more police. Davis said he shot Brittain once, after the teen exited his truck and reached into its bed ignoring the sheriffs deputys orders to show his hands. After the officers cleared the truck, they proceeded to render aid to Brittain, according to the affidavit. King said, contrary to the officers testimony, that he never heard anyone say, show me your hands, or anything similar prior to the shooting. Mobile App. -- Reps. M. M. Smith, Erickson, Cobb-Hunter, Pedalino, Lawson, Sessions, Bamberg, Hiott, Carter, Pope, Felder, Guffey . Members get daily listing updates. [The officer] told me get out with my hands up and pull my shirt up and stuff, and then [forced] me to the ground, put me in handcuffs and was dragging me around and stuff. He said it might be controversial. His story resembles the tragic deaths of many at the hands of police like Breonna Taylor, Tamir Rice, George Floyd and so many others through the years. "They didn't say one word that I know of. The prosecutor released his opinion that the shooting was justified June 25 and released the video upon receiving a Freedom of Information request sent afterward. The predominantly white audience received me and attorney Benjamin Crump and others with open arms as we demanded justice in unison. But states like Louisiana have more vague language around the "expectation of privacy," which gives too much power to authorities to withhold footage, said Mary Fan, a law professor at the University of Washington who has studied body-camera policies across the nation. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. As King and Brittain went on a test drive in the truck, they made a right turn onto Highway 89 from Mahoneys body shop, travelling approximately one mile up the road to a church and turned around. 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On June 23, 2021, 17-year-old Hunter Brittain was test driving his truck after making repairs early in the morning when he was pulled over by former Lonoke County Sgt. Now-fired Lonoke County Sgt. The public deserves better. Did the officer hold a reasonable belief that his safety or the safety of others was at risk? The bond for the former deputy was set at $15,000. Few states exempt police body camera footage from public records requests, but the majority have passed varying exemptions around the disclosure, such as who is allowed to see the video and in what time frame it must be released. [2] Killing [ edit] - It's been nearly four days since 17-year-old Hunter Brittain was shot and killed by a Lonoke County Sheriff's Deputy and loved ones have been protesting at the Sheriff's office every night since. [2], Brittain was attempting to use a jug of antifreeze to stop his truck from rolling into the officer's vehicle when the deputy shot him. As a reader of the Arkansas Times, you know were dedicated to bringing you tough, determined, and feisty journalism that holds the powerful accountable. The warrant for Daviss arrest was issued by First Division Circuit Court Judge Barbara Elmore of the 23rd Judicial District the same morning of the affidavit. At least seven other unarmed white people have been killed by police this year, according to a Washington Post database. "On the one end of the pendulum, there are the states that actually make it tough to get body camera videos explicitly," she said. Davis was fired because he hadnt activated his bodycam during the shooting but attorneys for Brittains family say Sheriff John Staley should have fired Davis for shooting Brittain, a white teenager whose death drew national headlines and attention from civil rights activists. Scott Hundley, owner of Hundley Construction, said Brittain had worked for him on and off over the past few years. Recently, I received one such call about a 17-year-old teenager in Arkansas named Hunter Brittain. The stop ended in the shooting death of 17-year-old Hunter Brittain. He urged them to say it loudly, so his grandmother with a hearing aid and Brittain in heaven could hear. King said he never heard the officer command Brittain to halt or return inside the truck. Hunter Brittain, on left (Twitter) A Lonoke County, Arkansas, deputy who shot and killed an unarmed teen during an early morning traffic stop in June has been fired for not recording the. Say his name, even though hes white. The prosecuting attorney in that case, Larry Jegley, released his decision not to file criminal charges April 19. The body camera footage would be available once the case is closed or criminal charges are made, Steinbuch said. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has profoundly affected the US healthcare system. [4] The camera was not on during the shooting. "It really needs to be kept until the prosecutor determines if it is appropriate for release," Golden said. Watch David Norths remarks commemorating 25 years of the World Socialist Web Site and donate today. According to 16-year-old Jordan King, who was in the vehicle with Brittain, the truck was having gear trouble and would not remain in park, so Brittain exited to place a container behind a tire in order to keep it from backing up into the squad car. As I have said since day one, this was a tragic event and we all need to continue praying for those involved, Staley said. We've received your submission. Robert Newcomb, Davis attorney, said he plans to challenge the conviction. Davis. An email from the agency also stated that Graham had opposed release of the footage at that time. "It goes back to the narrative that law enforcement is a good-old-boy system, and they will do whatever they can to protect their own, and what is needed is transparency," Abdul-Bey said. The Lonoke County Sheriff's Office said it has turned the investigation of the shooting over to Arkansas State Police. MISS BECKY: Sharpton and Crump help Hunter Brittains grandmother and guardian, Rebecca Payne. Andrew Boryga Updated Sep. 17, 2021 3:30PM ET / Published Sep. 17, 2021 11:54AM ET Unlock premium content, ad-free browsing, and access to comments for just $4/month. [He was] sending me pictures of his truck at the shop. As a result, there have only been nine days this year where police did not kill someone. A cop shot and killed Hunter Brittain as the 17-year-old was trying to grab an antifreeze jug from his car. Lawyers for the family of Hunter Brittain announced today the filing of a federal lawsuit against Lonoke Sheriff John Staley and Michael Davis, the former Lonoke County deputy whos been convicted of negligent homicide for fatally shooting Brittain during a traffic stop last year. They said his friend, Jordan King, 16, was with Mr Brittain and said the pair were pulled over after leaving the car garage. People protesting the killing of 17-year-old Hunter Brittain doing burnouts in the parking lot of the Lonoke County sheriff's office. It's time they start letting us know something.". As in all the cases I have taken, it isnt just about Black or white; its about whats right and wrong. Davis, despite his initial realizations of a smoking truck turning into a body shop, issued several commands to Brittain to show your hands and get back in the truck, despite noticing the truck rolling backwards. Were ready to find out something. Context The increasing prevalence of obesity is a major public health concern. It was at the hospital that Brittain succumbed to his injuries. He claimed Sgt Davis then fired without telling Mr Brittain to stop or get on the ground. Al Sharpton. Michael Davis bond set at $15K Lonoke County Sheriff John Staley confirmed Davis posted bond within an hour and is now out of jail. For 48 years, we've been fighting the good fight in Little Rock and beyond with your support, we can do even more. The families of Martin and Brittain were accompanied by attorneys Ben Crump and Devon Jacob. Admittedly, all of the facts arent yet known around the circumstances of Brittains death. He urged all to unite behind equal justice for all races.. Hunter was a 17-year-old kid who had the right to live, had the right to go on to graduate high school and had the right to be protected by law enforcement not shot dead by them. The suit seeks compensatory and punitive damages and, if successful, the county is the likeliest source of money to satisfy a judgment. The legal team also represented the family of George Floyd, the man killed in 2020 at the hands of Minneapolis police whose death became a rallying cry in the Black Lives Matter movement. . Redfin Premier. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. As of Friday, Jacob said neither the family nor the attorneys have been given access to review the footage. Dashboard-camera video was released less than a month later on March 17. Davis was acquitted by a jury on the more serious charge of felony manslaughter for shooting. The teenager and a friend had apparently been working on the pickup trucks transmission and giving it a test spin at the time of the shooting. Michael Davis shot and killed 17 . This tragedy has gone unreported in the New York Times, the principal media voice of the Democratic Party, Jacobin magazine, which is linked to the Democratic Socialists of America, and Liberation News, the online newspaper of the Party for Socialism and Liberation. Comforting grieving families and speaking at funerals for victims of police brutality never gets any easier. A memorial service was held Tuesday for Hunter Brittain one week after the officer who fatally shot the Arkansas teen was fired from his post for failing to activate his body-worn camera,. Brittain was dealing with vehicle problems but kept in frequent contact with Hundley regarding the issue. Watch David Norths remarks commemorating 25 years of the World Socialist Web Site and donate today. Young people killing others in Little Rock is wrong. Lawsuit filed in shooting death of Hunter Brittain in Lonoke County, Todays news COVID and corruption and the open line. Forced, momentarily, to acknowledge the reality that police violence affects people of every race and ethnicity, Sharpton has moved on. No firearms were found in or near the truck. A former Arkansas sheriffs deputy has been convicted of negligent homicide and sentenced to a year in jail over the 2021 shooting of a 17-year-old during a traffic stop. Regardless of what happens in the public eye, there should be a standard to at least release footage to relatives and attorneys involved in the case, said Kwami Abdul-Bey, legislative/political action chairman for the Jacksonville branch of the NAACP. As I stated at his service, Hunter had a bottle of antifreeze, and perhaps that is the message: We must unfreeze hearts because for too long we have been frozen in our own race, our own class, our own comfort levels. I want the whole world to know the name of Hunter Brittain. A passenger and another witness said they didnt hear Davis order the teen to show his hands. Davis, 31, was charged with felony manslaughter after the . Beebe, Ark. Of those deaths 47 were killed by self inflicted wounds and by other cops. Now whats going to happen? grandma Rebecca Payne said. "On the other end -- and this is more recent, after all these controversies and protests over use of force -- you see a more recent wave of states going the opposite direction and actually mandating faster disclosure.". Young Hunter was unarmed and holding only a bottle of antifreeze for his car when he was shot three times by a sheriffs deputy. King explained that the second police officer that arrived at the scene detained him: [The officer] told me get out with my hands up and pull my shirt up and stuff, and then [forced] me to the ground, put me in handcuffs and was dragging me around and stuff. List My Home for Rent. Theres a lot of misinformation on social media. Young Hunter did nothing wrong, just like George Floyd and others did nothing wrong but if we segregate how we react to the states violence, then we are in the wrong. More info here:. He later died at North Little Rock Hospital. Maybe well find that out when the investigation is complete. However, Davis, after allegedly issuing commands, fired one round, piercing Brittains arm and striking him in the lower-right neck. Bozo time. He is no longer with us in the physical sense, but his spirit is calling us to get out of our frozen place and unite, stand together, march together and fight together for true justice for all. Mills Hayes reports. Lawrence said it could be helpful for states to have laws on the release of police footage. Mr King said Brittain's truck wouldn't go into park, so he got out to get an oil jug to put behind his vehicle's tyres, to stop it from hitting Sgt Davis' car. Lets all wait until the facts are confirmed.. At approximately 3:00 am (CDT) on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, 17-year-old Hunter Brittain, who was unarmed, was shot by Lonoke County sheriff's deputy Sgt. His sister sent me these photos. "There is no national standard," said Alissa Marque Heydari, deputy director for the Institute of Innovation in Prosecution at the college. SPEAKERS: From left, lawyers Devon Jacob and Ben Crump, and Rev. Skip Navigation Share on Facebook Under conditions of insurmountable wealth inequality, the Democratic and Republican parties have increased funding for law enforcement, armed departments with military-grade weapons, and provided training for police forces which claim the lives of more than 1,000 people every year. On 11/01/2007 STATE OF FLORIDA filed an Other - Other Criminal lawsuit against LAYNE, BRITTAIN K. This case was filed in Escambia County Courts, Escambia County Courthouse located in Escambia, Florida. After Davis fired, Hunter "sustained a gunshot wound and was transported to a North Little Rock hospital, where he later died," the Arkansas State Police said in a short statement last week.. This was the first time I was invited to speak at a service where the victim was white, but as soon as I received the call about Hunters death, I immediately said yes. Michael Davis near Cabot, Arkansas, United States. "He was my grandson. IE 11 is not supported. Killing of Hunter Brittain Read Edit View history At approximately 3:00 am ( CDT) on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, 17-year-old Hunter Brittain, who was unarmed, was shot by Lonoke County sheriff's deputy Sgt. after a sheriff's deputy shot and killed a 17-year-old man during a traffic stop who was trying to fix his car. Hundley said he spoke with Hunter at about 7 pm the night before his death. Jurors acquitted Michael Davis of the more serious offence of manslaughter while finding him guilty of the misdemeanour charge in the death of 17-year-old Hunter Brittain during a June 23 traffic stop outside Cabot, a city of about 26,000 people roughly 48 kilometres northeast of Little Rock. Relatives have said a witness to the shooting claims Davis didn't give oral commands before the shooting. The case of Hunter Brittain has gained national attention over the past year, with renowned civil rights attorney Ben Crump representing the Brittain family. The bill also bans chokeholds and no-knock warrants, requires the use of bodycams and so much more. He stated that the investigation file, which originally was delivered to him, had been passed to the Arkansas Prosecutor Coordinating Office. 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Phillips did not respond to a follow-up email sent Thursday by the Democrat-Gazette asking for additional details about why the footage has not been released along with possible timelines of when it could be. LONOKE COUNTY, Ark. Hunter Brittain should have been celebrating this Fourth of July weekend. When Pope County Prosecuting Attorney Jeff Phillips, acting as the special prosecutor in this case, announced the charge during . "That is why we have a prosecutor. Lonoke County Sheriff John Staley released a video on Facebook Wednesday in which he states that he had provided state police with body camera footage of the shooting. Parks near 1302 Brittain Rd include Hunter Park, Sweetwater Valley Park, and Clinton Nature Preserve. UPDATE: Brian Chilson provides a sour note on what was an uplifting funeral, devoid of calls for anything but justice, unity of races and professional policing. For Hunter Brittain's family, they feel this transparency has been denied after the teen was killed by a Lonoke County deputy and haven't seen body cam footage. @KATVNews #arnews pic.twitter.com/XNMb5YWP1q Mills Hayes (@KATVMillsHayes) June 23, 2021 8 groceries, 35 restaurants, 5 parks. The police, recruited from the lower-middle class and most backward elements of the working class, are licensed killers who protect and enforce the property interests of the ruling class. Join now to unlock comments, browse ad-free, and access exclusive content from your favorite FDRLST writers, Eddie Scarry is the D.C. columnist at The Federalist and author of ". Officials have repeatedly denied the release of body camera footage since the June 23 shooting, citing it as part of an ongoing investigation. SEARCH; For Sale. Davis pulled over Hunter Brittain, 17, on June 23, 2021, outside Cabot, a small town 30 miles north of Little Rock. Family and friends of 17-year-old Hunter Brittain are speaking out after he was shot and killed by a Lonoke County, Arkansas, sheriff's deputy in an early morning encounter near Cabot, a suburb. The civil rights leader and the high-profile attorney, who Sharpton has dubbed "Black America's Attorney general," deemed the police shooting of 17-year-old Hunter Brittain "one of the most. As Brittain pulled into the parking lot of Mahoneys, both Brittain and King opened their doors to let the smoke out. The report from the Pulaski County coroner in Little Rock says that Hunter Brittain, 17, was killed during a predawn June 23 traffic stop when he stepped from his truck and approached the deputy . British Columbia town sets new high temperature for Canada. Brittain was pulled over in the middle of the night last week in Cabot, Arkansas, for reasons that remain unclear. Shelby Young Hunter Brittain was shot and killed by a law enforcement officer who failed to activate his body-worn camera during an unnecessary and unconscionable encounter on June 23, 2021. He said he didnt know what contributed to Brittains death race, class or other reasons but he was shot down without due process and considered guilty until proven innocent. Arkansas is one of many states that does not mandate law enforcement to wear body cameras. Noah "Hunter" Brittain, a white teen, was shot and killed by a sheriff's deputy outside a local auto repair shop in McRae, Arkansas. Nothing from CNN nor MSNBC. That the world needs to melt frozen hearts that separate us. Maybe, said, Hunter Brittain is calling for some anti-freeze. He closed, to cheering, Its anti-freeze time.. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. Fan said the answer to this issue is not something for an expert to decide; it's something for communities to decide. A memorial was held for 17-year-old Hunter Brittain who was fatally shot June 23 by a Lonoke County sheriff's deputy during a traffic stop around 3 a.m. outside of a local auto repair shop in . Brittains family claimed the teenager was shot as he reached for an oil jug to prevent the truck from rolling backward. James Golden, a professor of criminal justice at the UALR School of Criminal Justice and Criminology, said it is important to protect criminal investigations by not releasing the footage until after it is complete. The former deputy subsequently surrendered to state police agents, and on September 20 he appeared at the Lonoke County Sheriffs Office where bond was set at $15,000. Sharpton said that he hoped that when his day of judgment arrives, when they list the things that I might have done wrong, that Miss Becky might stand up and say he came from a different race and a different time and he stood up for my grandson, like the Good Samaritan., Wrong must be condemned, whoever does it, he said. He told Sharpton it was a white young man. Sell My Home. He mentioned his confusion as to why the deputy would shoot Brittain when he brandished no weapon and did not appear threatening. Police killing of unarmed teen in Cabot, Arkansas, "Hunter Brittain family files lawsuit against former deputy, Lonoke County sheriff", "A Teen Was Having Car Trouble. Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use. Hunter Brittain funeral includes loud (and biracial) calls for justice and police Lonoke death joins national discussion on police tactics, To-Do List: The Reps Marie and Rosetta, Mary Gauthier, Argenta Plaza Summer Series, Raya and the Last Dragon on the riverfront. Supporting the Arkansas Times' independent journalism is more vital than ever. Thomas Metthe/The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette via AP Brittain's family members told the Associated Press. Bodycam footage of an Arkansas deputy responding to the scene after former Lonoke County Sheriff's Sgt. If youre for Biden, wear your Biden button and keep marching. SEARCH; For Sale. "We're ready to find out something. But in this case, as in all the cases I have taken, it isnt just about Black or white; its about whats right and wrong. "Every state and local jurisdiction is different in how they handle these cases, and that is all the reason why prosecutors offices need to be clear on what this process is. Michael Davis, during a traffic stop June 23 near Cabot, about 30 miles . Hunter deserved better. For example, it suggests possible timelines such as 10 days after an incident. Together, we can continue to hold the powerful accountable and bring important stories to light. Staley responded to an email from The Post with a prepared statement saying he respected the jurys decision. [2] Brittain's family claimed he was test driving a truck, which he had been working on when he was pulled over by the deputy. Help us deliver the latest daily reporting and analysis on news, politics, culture and food in Arkansas. International Committee of the Fourth International, Seventeen-year-old gunned down by police in Lonoke County, Arkansas. Join us in the fight for truth. Mike Davis near a body shop . He arrived to assist Davis after the stop was made. The 17-year-old was killed after a Lonoke County sheriff's Officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder in Floyd's death. 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