Police in LA released body camera footage showing the moments when officers used a Taser on a man accused of being involved in a crash in Venice. The video release comes as a community demands justice for Keenan Anderson, a Black man who died after a struggle with police.
Wednesday's video release comes as a community demands justice for Keenan Anderson, a Black man who died after a struggle with police.officer riding a motorcycle for help. As the officer pulled up to the crash scene, other people in the area pointed at Anderson, accusing him of being involved in the crash.
The officers tracked Anderson down at the busy intersection and then a struggle ensued between the suspect and multiple LAPD officers. During the struggle, one of the LAPD officers repeatedly threatened to use a Taser on Anderson if he wouldn't stop resisting. Anderson was then taken to a hospital in Santa Monica, where he was later pronounced dead. LAPD said in a statement that Anderson died after suffering cardiac arrest.According to family members, Anderson is the cousin of Patrisse Cullors, the co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement. Loved ones remembered Anderson as an English teacher and a dad to a 6-year-old.
In response to the alleged murders, BLM Los Angeles is calling for the resignation of LAPD Chief Moore."I have grave concerns about the deeply disturbing tapes that were released today. My heart goes out to the families and loved ones who are mourning the loss of Takar Smith, Keenan Anderson and Oscar Sanchez.
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