Black Man Killed by Louisiana Cop Was Unarmed, Official Says

Authorities revealed Monday that Alonzo Bagley, a Black man, had no weapons close to him when he was fatally shot by an officer in Shreveport, Louisiana, late Friday night time. The ordeal reportedly started with two officers responding to an residence for a home disturbance name, Col. Lamar Davis of the Louisiana State Police stated Monday. Bagley, 42, fled the officers once they arrived, leaping down from his residence’s balcony whereas they gave chase to him, Davis stated. Shortly after, Davis stated Bagley rounded a nook close by and was met by Officer Alexander Tyler, 23, who fired a single shot into Bagley’s chest, killing him. Few different particulars about what occurred—together with what, precisely, prompted Tyler to fireplace his handgun—weren’t launched by Davis. The capturing was partially captured by a physique digicam and a cruiser’s sprint cam, however Davis stated that footage would not be launched instantly. Shreveport authorities introduced earlier within the day that Tyler has been positioned on administrative go away whereas an investigation is performed. Ronald Haley, an lawyer for Bagley’s household, stated in a press release Monday there will probably be “penalties in each civil and felony courts” for Tyler.