DOJ investigates police shooting of unarmed white teen in South Carolina

They said us they break down when they see news reports of young people killed by police like Christian tailor in Texas.

Back here at home tonight to South Carolina now, fresh outrage over the shooting death of a teenager by a police officer.

“Zach didn’t do anything to deserve two bullets in his back”, his mother said.

Upstate activist Jack Logan organized the rally at Norton Thompson Park in Seneca.

The allegation comes in the face of crumbling police defense and fuels the perception of police brutality against unarmed teens.

His family has said he was on a first date.

Hammond’s family hired a medical examiner to do a private autopsy, which showed that the teen was shot in the back.

Federal authorities said they will join the investigation into the death of Hammond.

The shooting death of 19-year-old Zachary Hammond in a drug sting will be reviewed by the Department of Justice’s civil rights division and the FBI as the family calls for the release of a police dashcam video of the incident in Seneca, South Carolina.

When confronted by an officer over “what smelled like pot” in Seneca, S.C., Hammond, according to police testimony, drove towards the officer, forcing the officer to open fire out of fear for his life.

The officer then reportedly returned to Hammond’s physique, rolled it on the aspect, positioned the thing underneath his physique, after which rolled it again. The spokesperson said the video will be released at some point but did not know when that would happen.

“The video is what it is”, Bland said.

Alexander and Covington could not be reached for comment.

A phone call and an email to Tiller’s attorney, John Mussetto, were not immediately returned Saturday. Police in this case aren’t commenting tonight. “The officer had time to think before pulling the trigger”.

Dozens chanted and held signs in support of Zachary Hammond. “I just don’t understand why he got shot”.

South Carolina state Sen. This investigation will run parallel to the state’s investigation.

A video of the shooting exists, but has not been released despite repeated requests by both the Hammond family lawyer and Courier to view and make public the footage.

“I can’t imagine how bad it must be to lose a child”, said Pauline Roberts, a Westminster resident. “The dash cam video is what it is”.

“It still hasn’t sunk in yet”, said the Rev. Darren Williams. It will also confirm the need of a reform within the police force.

“He was so amusing, responsible and respectful”, the Rev. Jessica Williams said.

More than 100 people were in attendance at the rally. One poster bore the message “What child is next?” next to a photo of Zachary Hammond.