The aspect of this incident I find disturbing is the blanket thrown over the available evidence, apparently until all known witnesses can be identified and questioned.
Now, that sequence could be completely innocuous.
However, it could be done for the reason that, once the witnesses are committed to their observations, the officers involved have the opportunity to form their version of the events that exculpates them, while at the same time conforming to the witness observations as much as possible.
Compare this case with the shooting of the 6 year old in LA.
Reports came out with much more detail in a much quicker manner.
It wouldn't be unreasonable to expect that the reports of the officers involved would be available fairly quickly after the incident, and certainly should be written by the officers as quickly after the incident as possible, while details are fresh in memory.
Unless some coordination is necessary.
And if those reports are made, they should be available to the public through the department in a rapid manner. After all, they're the *truth*, and they ain't gonna change.
If the reports aren't for some reason made, that information should be made available also.
Available to investigators from ISP yes, general public not necessarily until they conclude there investigation.
Mike
Those same witnesses SHOULD be free to tell their stories to a curious news reporter......... who, apparently... is missing in action.
Of course, there is the possibility that they have been warned that an internet forum exists where they will be branded as liars, or worse, if their story is unfavorable to the cops.
