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Shocking Video Shows American Canyon Police Officer Shooting Fleeing Suspect in Vallejo
In a recent development, the Napa County District Attorney’s Office has released surveillance video capturing a shooting by an American Canyon police officer in Vallejo back in January. The footage reveals the officer shooting a fleeing suspect in the back as he appears to be discarding his guns.
Details of the Incident
The incident occurred on January 11th when an officer attempted to pull over a car for a vehicle code violation in the area of state Highway 29 and American Canyon Road at around 3:15 p.m. The pursuit led to Vallejo’s Country Club Crest neighborhood, where the suspect’s vehicle crashed into a fence after a tire blew near Gateway Drive.
Surveillance Video Unveiled
The newly released surveillance video shows Officer Joshua Coleman chasing the suspect, identified as 18-year-old Demarea Vaughn Rogers III. Rogers can be seen throwing a gun away as he runs. Despite Coleman’s warnings to drop the gun, he fires two shots as another gun appears to fly from Rogers’ hand.
Body Camera Battery Failure
Unfortunately, Officer Coleman’s body camera batteries died before the pursuit began, and he was unable to return to the charging station. This led to a lack of body camera footage of the actual shooting.
Legal Ramifications
Rogers pleaded no contest to carrying a loaded firearm and obstructing a peace officer, while another suspect, 18-year-old Jozan Amarion Hill, faces charges including evading a police officer and unlawful possession of a firearm.
Officer’s Controversial Past
Officer Coleman, a former Vallejo police officer, has been involved in several shootings during his law enforcement career. He was previously implicated in the Vallejo police badge bending scandal, where officers bent the tips of their badges to mark fatal shootings.
Despite the controversy surrounding Coleman’s past actions, the recent shooting in Vallejo has once again brought attention to the use of force by law enforcement officers and the need for transparency and accountability in such incidents.
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