APD murders unarmed man while his hands are in the air

[UT_OB1 2202]

There needs to be serious digging in to who called 911. After the bullshit here in Houston with “drug bust” that was straight up murder/execution, I wouldn’t even be shocked to find out it was called in by someone connected to the police. 

[bschoolprof 6243]

Lethal force did not look justified unless there was someone off camera in front of his car that we couldn't see that might have been injured.  

That whole thing was handled incredibly poorly.  Why not just position a police car (even unoccupied) further down the row of cars (to Ramos' right) so he couldn't flee?

[aggie08 21453]

4 hours ago, Neonmoon said:

What was the history with the man? What were the charges? Did he have previous violence with the police? Why did they need to roll up with 4 cop cars guns drawn?

More importantly, did he steal a pack of bubble gum when he was 11, so I can know that his murder was justified.

[Brothahorn 10087]

Lethal force did not look justified unless there was someone off camera in front of his car that we couldn't see that might have been injured.  
That whole thing was handled incredibly poorly.  Why not just position a police car (even unoccupied) further down the row of cars (to Ramos' right) so he couldn't flee?

Or just park in front of him so he can’t leave..

[bschoolprof 6243]

2 hours ago, Brothahorn said:

Or just park in front of him so he can’t leave..

In the pre-meeting, the head cop said he didn't want to do that because he thought the suspect had a gun from the 911 call and he didn't want to get too close.  Stil,l he could have easily had a car keep somewhat of a distance and still block his path.  

[StruggleBus 3922]

Good luck justifying that one, APD

[bschoolprof 6243]

Cop charged with murder.

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An arrest warrant has been issued for Austin police officer Christopher Taylor on a murder charge in relation to the officer-involved shooting death of Michael Ramos, local authorities confirm.

The Austin Police Department confirmed to KXAN Wednesday night the warrant was issued in relation to the Ramos case. Travis County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Taylor’s bail was set at $100,000.

On April 24, 2020, Ramos was shot by Taylor in the parking lot of a south Austin apartment building during a confrontation with police.

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[Cajun 11689]

Excellent.

Time for some of these fake Heroes to feel what it's like to be on the other end.

[hobbes2702 12948]

Good. He needs to spend his life in prison. 

[Gourmand 7774]

This goes to trial next month. 

https://www.kvue.com/article/news/investigations/defenders/special-prosecutor-mike-ramos-murder-case/269-faaa255b-177a-4ab5-93be-6f905be3ab32

[Gourmand 7774]

CHRISTOPHER TAYLOR GUILTY!!!!

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/jury-finds-apd-officer-guilty-of-deadly-conduct/