WELL, SHOOT... JUST SHOOT

[HairOfTheDog]

Jonathan A. Ferrell, 24, shot to death by on-duty police officer. RIP.


Randall Kerrick, police officer - arrested for voluntary manslaughter.

Sad story.

Ferrell was involved in a serious car wreck in Charlotte, NC.

He apparently climbed out of his mangled vehicle, ran up the embankment to the nearest home for help and banged on the door.

The female resident shut the door and called 911.

When police arrived, they assumed it was a breaking and entering call. Ferrell ran towards them. He was tased and then he was shot multiple times. He was unarmed and died at the scene.

This happened on Saturday. Officer Kerrick has already been arrested and charged with voluntary manslaughter.

Officer Kerrick reportedly feels terribly. Jesus, I think he should.

I understand the officers thought Ferrell was a bad guy, but there were 3 officers on the scene and Ferrell made no threats and brandished no weapon. Well-trained officers should have been able to apprehend the man and ascertain the situation without resorting to deadly force, IMO. Officer Kerrick reportedly shot "while" retreating, not after. Never should have happened.

Source:
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-5760...by-police/