Minneapolis officer who killed unarmed woman feared ambush, lawyer says

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A Minneapolis police officer who shot and killed an unarmed woman as she approached his squad car after calling 911 to report a possible crime was reacting to a loud noise and feared an ambush, his attorney said.

Courtesy Cedric HohnstadtGet breaking news alerts and special reports. The news and stories that matter, delivered weekday mornings.MINNEAPOLIS — A Minneapolis police officer who shot and killed an unarmed woman as she approached his squad car after calling 911 to report a possible crime was reacting to a loud noise and feared an ambush, his attorney said Tuesday, calling it"a perfect storm with tragic consequences.

Prosecutor Patrick Lofton, in his opening statement, questioned a statement from Noor's partner, Matthew Harrity, that he heard a thump right before the shooting. Lofton said Harrity never said anything at the scene about such a noise, instead mentioning it for the first time some days later in an interview with investigators.

Damond called 911 twice, then called her fiance and hung up when police arrived, Lofton said. One minute and 19 seconds later, Damond was cradling a gunshot wound to her abdomen and saying,"I'm dying," Lofton added.

 

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He is black he will go to jail he does not stand a chance

Thanks obama.

In the very least he is in the wrong line of work.

Doesn't sound credible to me. The officer panicked maybe?

This case is big news in Australia. The victim - Justine was Australian engage to an American. She called 911 to report a disturbance in the lane way and was shot through the drivers side window by the passenger cop. Whether he was black, white or brindle justice must be done.

Another excuse

Why are there so many p×ssies in law enforcement?! Real talk, go flip a damn burger if you're afraid of your own shadow! I cannot believe that the majority of police officers would respond this way...I just can't.

Former officer has never spoken with investigators. Pulls the classic get-away-with-it defense. He murdered an innocent person and should be convicted. Ridiculous.

Huh, Say what. ARE YOU F**KING KIDDING ME... SHE SHOULD HAVE LIGHT HIS ASS UP. WITH A 44- MAGNUM AUTOMATIC...💃🌺👍

Why are so many of our police scared at everything and shooting at it?

Then why was he a cop!? The city has a lot of loud noises, I guess if a car backfires he might take out a city block. Why so nervous?

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