leo charged with attempted murder

[Classyathome]

WINNIPEG - Winnipeg police have charged one of their officers with attempted murder and another with fabricating evidence in the shooting of man they mistakenly thought was a robbery suspect.

Police shot Kristofer Shawn Fournier in the buttocks on July 16, 2007, and charged him with attempting to grab an officers' gun.

Winnipeg Police Chief Keith McCaskill said Thursday that following an internal investigation, police have charged one of the officers with attempted murder, fabricating evidence and other offences.

McCaskill called the allegations serious and profoundly troubling. He hoped they wouldn't affect public confidence in police.

"It is like any organization. If something goes wrong it shouldn't paint everyone with the same brush," McCaskill said at a news conference.

"But it is troubling. We want our officers to do the right thing. These are allegations - serious allegations - but they are allegations and we are going to have to get all of the evidence in court, which we are going to do."

Another officer has been charged with fabricating evidence, aiding and abetting the discharge of a firearm with intent to wound, dangerous driving and other charges.

The names of the officers, who have been placed on leave, are to be released on Friday.

The two officers are to appear in court on June 1.

Most of the charges against Fournier have been dropped.

It's a start - big thanks to whoever let the cat outta the bag...

 

[I N Hail]

It is like any organization. If something goes wrong it shouldn't paint everyone with the same brush," McCaskill said at a news conference.

I'd like to ask McCaskill ,So why is every cannabis user considered to be
just the same as a terrorist.

They paint us all with the same brush.

I N Hail

 

[79towncar]

Always a few bad apples. But without police civilazied countries would end up like places in Africa with little kid's hands cut off.

 

[crankndapot]

ehh they serve their purpose 79towncar.. but they are always on a power trip.

im glad these 2 got charged, hope theirs convictions

 

[THRIPS AHOY!]

What pisses me off is the officer will prolly get a slap on the wrist compared to what a normal person would get.It's time they started holding these officers to a higher standard.How often when a cop does fuck up he sits on paid leave for 3 years until it does get settled.And then they get off easy.My 2 cents anyways.

 

[gdup]

Back from time out I see.