TX - Atatiana Jefferson, 28, fatally shot at home, Fort Worth, Oct 2019 *officer charged*

[imstilla.grandma]

Fort Worth police officer who fatally shot Atatiana Jefferson charged with murder

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Aaron Dean's letter said: "Effective immediately I am tendering my resignation from the Fort Worth Police Department." The letter was released by the state's largest police union, the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas.
The Latest: Texas police officer charged with murder

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Fort Worth Police Shooting: Officer Is Charged With Murder for Killing Woman in Her Home

 

[GMG1999]

Aaron Dean's letter said: "Effective immediately I am tendering my resignation from the Fort Worth Police Department." The letter was released by the state's largest police union, the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas.
The Latest: Texas police officer charged with murder

WOW, that was fast.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Kraus said Dean's paperwork will reflect he was dishonorably discharged from the department and that with his civil service protection no longer in force he was able to release his name.

Kraus admitted Monday that it was inappropriate to release the photo even though it was something the department had done in the past to show what the perceived threat may have been.

In hindsight, Kraus said, "It was a bad thing to do."

Kraus said he did not know whether Jefferson was holding the gun when the officers approached in the backyard but that the gun was found near the window where the fatal shot was fired.

"We're homeowners in Texas ... Most of us, if we thought we had somebody outside our house that shouldn't be, and we had access to a firearm, we would be acting very similarly to how she was acting," he said.

Dean has retained an attorney provided with financial support from the state's largest police union, the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas, according to Manny Ramirez, president of the Fort Worth Police Officers Association.

Ramirez confirmed he was on the scene of the shooting, but did not take a statement from Dean.

The union president spoke out and urged the department for a thorough and transparent investigation.

"We're just standing here voicing for the remaining 1,600 police officers just how deeply we feel the loss of Atatiana," he said. bbm
Fort Worth Officer Charged With Murder After Deadly Shooting

 

[imstilla.grandma]

On the same day that 28-year-old Atatiana “Tay” Jefferson’s grieving siblings demanded that the Fort Worth officer who killed her in her home early Saturday face consequences for his actions, that officer resigned from the force ahead of a would-be firing. Hours later, Aaron Dean was charged with murder.
*Developing story
Fort Worth Cop Who Shot and Killed Atatiana Jefferson in Her Home Charged with Murder
*Resources: Read more about this case here:
Atatiana Jefferson’s Family Demands Prosecution of Fort Worth Cop Who Killed Her
Fort Worth Cop Who Killed Atatiana Jefferson Resigned Before He Could Be Fired, Faces Local and Federal Probes
Fort Worth Police Caught in Blatant Contradiction When Asked to Release Aaron Dean’s Official Photo
Black Woman Killed During Police Welfare Check Was Playing Video Games with Nephew: Attorney

 

[CrimeDawg123]

If he's smart he'll take a plea deal.

 

[MsFacetious]

If he's smart he'll take a plea deal.

If they are smart they won't offer him one.

 

[Angleterre]

I am disgusted by the tragic unnecessary circumstances of this young woman’s death at the hands of the Police, who should be there to protect not kill. I have served as a police officer for 23 years and yes hindsight is a wonderful thing but come on ..... this officer did not abide by any of his training. Why did he not shout out loud POLICE OFFICER and Is there anybody there ? Come outside with your hands up in the air where I can see the etc etc etc !
I cannot believe nor understand the rationale behind this trigger happy cops decision not only to not shout any communication with possible persons on the premises ( and lets remember that the neighbor although concerned that both doors were open which was unusual , then qualified that by saying both cars were up the drive , and therefore there was a possibility that the owner/occupier was home ), but when he did finally shout, he gave no time for a person ie the victim, to then process this instruction before he opened fire. What was he thinking? Or rather , he wasn’t at all as far as I can see. . There is no communication whatsoever. It’s unfathomable as to why he did not identify himself as a police officer and then enter into dialogue wilts keeping his firearm ready to engage if absolutely necessary . From what I’ve seen so far, there is nothing that can mitigate this extremely sad situation and the fact that a young lady has lost her life and her 8 year old nephew will be severely traumatised for years to come.
There has to be responsibility and accountability from LE in relation to the death of this innocent lady .
It’s a very sad day in the history of law enforcement relations amongst the public which we serve and I can only offer my condolences and apologies and prayers but no matter what, it won’t bring her back. Things MUST CHANGE NOW!!!

 

[imstilla.grandma]

If they are smart they won't offer him one.

Even better.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

I am disgusted by the tragic unnecessary circumstances of this young woman’s death at the hands of the Police, who should be there to protect not kill. I have served as a police officer for 23 years and yes hindsight is a wonderful thing but come on ..... this officer did not abide by any of his training. Why did he not shout out loud POLICE OFFICER and Is there anybody there ? Come outside with your hands up in the air where I can see the etc etc etc !
I cannot believe nor understand the rationale behind this trigger happy cops decision not only to not shout any communication with possible persons on the premises ( and lets remember that the neighbor although concerned that both doors were open which was unusual , then qualified that by saying both cars were up the drive , and therefore there was a possibility that the owner/occupier was home ), but when he did finally shout, he gave no time for a person ie the victim, to then process this instruction before he opened fire. What was he thinking? Or rather , he wasn’t at all as far as I can see. . There is no communication whatsoever. It’s unfathomable as to why he did not identify himself as a police officer and then enter into dialogue wilts keeping his firearm ready to engage if absolutely necessary . From what I’ve seen so far, there is nothing that can mitigate this extremely sad situation and the fact that a young lady has lost her life and her 8 year old nephew will be severely traumatised for years to come.
There has to be responsibility and accountability from LE in relation to the death of this innocent lady .
It’s a very sad day in the history of law enforcement relations amongst the public which we serve and I can only offer my condolences and apologies and prayers but no matter what, it won’t bring her back. Things MUST CHANGE NOW!!!

Her sister, Amber Carr, described the shooting as "another one of those situations where the people that are supposed to protect us are actually not here to protect us."

"You know, you want to see justice," she told KXAS, "but justice don’t bring my sister back."

Another one of her sisters, Ashley Carr, described Atatiana Monday as a "smart, ambitious, kind person with a nurturing spirit" that "any parent would be proud to call her their daughter."
Fort Worth police officer jailed on murder charge after resigning in shooting that killed woman in home

 

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@FortWorthPD
press conference is set to begin at the bottom of the hour.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

“This man murdered someone. He should be arrested,” said Jefferson’s brother, Adarius Carr, a member of the U.S. Navy.

“I’ve served my country for the last 12 years. In that time, I’ve been trained and taught that there are preplanned responses for everything you do. Everything you’re trained about, there’s a way to do things. And when you don’t do it the way you’ve been trained or the way you’ve been taught, you have to answer for that,” Carr said. “The Fort Worth PD cannot investigate themselves. The U.S. Navy is not allowed to do it, they should not be as well.”
'We demand justice': Family of Texas woman fatally shot in her home by police officer want feds to investigate | Daily Dodge

 

[imstilla.grandma]

The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas demanded Sunday the release of “all body cam footage in its original format,” saying police “must answer to the community they serve and act transparently.”
Community Outraged After Police Kill Texas Woman at Home

 

[Cardinal47]

Just finishing up the trial of the police officer that killed Botham Jean and now this!

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Atatiana Jefferson's nephew watched her get killed by Fort Worth police. The aunt may have saved the boy's life - CNN

 

[nightowl1975]

And if she had shot him, I can almost guarantee she'd be sitting in jail right now.

Unlikely.

She would be dead.

Either way, I think she was doomed the moment that clown walked into her back yard.

 

[Wishbone]

Fort Worth police officer who killed Atatiana Jefferson arrested on murder charge

Fort Worth police officer who killed Atatiana Jefferson arrested on murder charge

 

[Wishbone]

Aaron Dean The Fort Worth police officer who killed Atatiana Jefferson was arrested on a murder charge Monday, according to Tarrant County jail records. His bond has been set at $200,000.

 

[ilovewings]

Just finishing up the trial of the police officer that killed Botham Jean and now this!

he can joint a list of rogue cops (that includes Noor who murdered Justine): there are others and it just makes you shake your head in wonderment as to how these cops passed tests. I presume there are psychological tests that should weed out cops with poor judgment or trigger happy types. This case is appalling, horrific and beyond words: an innocent young woman- gone for absolutely no reason.