*Police in Clayton County, Georgia released body camera footage showing officers fatally shooting a Black man who they said pointed a gun at them.
68-year-old Charles Calhoun was reportedly standing in his driveway looking out for suspected burglars in Jonesboro. CBS 46 writes, “Calhoun’s family says he was outside because he heard a noise and was checking for burglars and likely fell in the street due to lingering side effects from a rough bout with COVID-19.”
The shooting happened early morning on March 23. Police bodycam video shows the moments leading up to the fatal shooting. Watch the video report above.
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Clayton County (GA) police fatally shot 68-yo Charles Calhoun, who was armed and reportedly believed he was responding to a burglary. Police NEVER announced themselves, & approached him from behind! Now, another Black man UNNECESSARILY killed by police! https://t.co/HKsUA3k5ls
— Ben Crump (@AttorneyCrump) April 16, 2022
Police officers claim Calhoun was shot because he refused to comply with commands to drop the weapon. The victim’s family says he would not intentionally point a gun at cops.
“When you’re concerned that there’s a burglar that is approaching your home, you don’t know who’s who and what’s what. It’s a confusing time,” The family’s attorney, Mawuli Davis said.
Clayton County police shot and killed 68-year-old Charles Calhoun while he was standing in his driveway early in the morning.
His family says he heard a home intruder. Cops say he pointed a gun at them.
Loved ones are now demanding to see the body camera footage. @FOX5Atlanta pic.twitter.com/SjCXW93iEA
— Rob DiRienzo (@RobDiRienzo) April 8, 2022
As reported by Black Enterprise, police rendered aid to Calhoun after the shooting but he was pronounced dead shortly after 6:01 am, officials said.
“It is unfortunate that the Clayton County Police Department elected to release this information without arranging to meet with the family first,” a statement from the family said. “In the coming days, the family will review the video posted on YouTube and issue a public statement.
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