Thursday, July 21, 2016

Cops Shoot Unarmed Caregiver With His Hands Up While He Helps Man

A North Miami behavior therapist trying to help a patient with autism says he was shot in the leg by cops responding to the scene — even after he laid down on the pavement and put his hands in the air.

Part of Monday's incident was caught on a witness' cellphone camera, and shows caregiver Charles Kinsey trying to explain to police that weapons were not necessary as they aimed their rifles in his direction.

Kinsey, 47, spoke Wednesday from his hospital bed with a local FOX affiliate and recounted trying to show police he was not a physical threat.

North Miami police said they were called to the scene after a report of a man walking around with a gun and threatening suicide. 

"I'm telling them again, 'Sir, there is no need for firearms. I'm unarmed, he's an autistic guy. He got a toy truck in his hand,'" Kinsey said, restating what could be heard on the video. 

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Source: NBC News

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