Category: Police Shooting

Police Shooting

Appeals Court Upholds Dismissal of Lawsuit in Pamela Turner’s Death

Written by cburk

A federal appeals court has rejected an effort to revive a lawsuit against Baytown Police Officer Juan Pedro Delacruz regarding the 2019 shooting death of Pamela Turner. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a Houston judge’s decision to dismiss the civil rights lawsuit, citing Delacruz’s qualified immunity. ​houstonchronicle.com Turner, suffering from a mental health […]

Police Shooting

Three Martinez Police Officers Fired Over Misconduct Tied to 2023 Shooting​

Written by cburk

Three Martinez police officers have been terminated following an investigation into misconduct related to a 2023 shooting incident. On August 18, 2023, officers responded to a reported robbery at Velvet Dispensary. During the encounter, officers Alexander Tirona and Cole Bennett shot at a vehicle, resulting in the death of 20-year-old Tahmon Wilson and injuring his […]

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