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In reply to the discussion: Police release dashcam footage of traffic stop that led to fatal Walter Scott shooting [View all]csziggy
(34,189 posts)16. Was there a passenger in Walter Scott's car?
Look at the video at the link in the OP - when Slager walks up, you can see someone's head moving around in the passenger seat. I noticed movement while watching the clip of Scott running away on the Lawrence O'Donnell Show. It's more apparent on the full clip.
I've heard no discussion of anyone else in the car. The only witnesses/participants I have heard about are Walter Scott, Officer Slager, and the gentleman who took the video.
Could some others here look and see if I'm seeing things?
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Police release dashcam footage of traffic stop that led to fatal Walter Scott shooting [View all]
arcane1
Apr 2015
OP
So,did it turn out to be a stolen car? Not excusing the death penalty, but will likely come out. n/t
libdem4life
Apr 2015
#1
Even if he was an alleged car thief, that is not sufficient legal justification for the shooting
Lurks Often
Apr 2015
#2
And in some of the frames of the shooting, Slager wasn't even chasing. He stood and took aim from a
freshwest
Apr 2015
#4
True, most cops never fire their gun. It is not that dangerous of a job, so why do they feel the....
Logical
Apr 2015
#14
I haven't watched but seen many still shots, and posted one of Slager standing at a distance.
freshwest
Apr 2015
#8
EXACTLY - last time I checked, Darrell Issa is still running around breathing the
bullwinkle428
Apr 2015
#5
Cop should be guilty of 1st degree murder, but do we know why the driver ran? Past experiences......
Logical
Apr 2015
#12
I read here earlier that his family said he's late on child-support payments, and feared arrest.
arcane1
Apr 2015
#13
That makes sense. Panicked, but still no reason to pursue him. You have his damn drivers license.
Logical
Apr 2015
#15