11-year-old Tasered by RCMP

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11-year-old Tasered by RCMP - B.C Canada

Aboriginal leaders say they want an independent investigation into the incident because the boy was First Nations, and RCMP have a sometimes troubled relationship with the aboriginal community. "Shock waves have reverberated through the aboriginal community," said Grand Chief Stewart Phillip of the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs. http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5hdoewRpONc8MigaK... The BC Civil Liberties Association is renewing calls for civilian police oversight after Mounties used a stun gun to subdue an 11-year-old boy in Prince George. The officers were responding to a 911 call reporting a stabbing at around 5:30 p.m. Thursday. Police say the boy is a suspect in the crime. The RCMP says West Vancouver police are investigating the officers' conduct, but have released few other details--including whether the youngster was carrying a weapon when he was Tasered. BCCLA executive director David Eby says he finds the lack of hard facts troubling. "When they skip information, like 'Was the 11-year-old armed?' to us that's a red flag," he said. "That suggests quite possibly the 11-year-old wasn't armed." Calls to the Prince George RCMP on Saturday were not returned. we don't know all of the circumstances yet...but they didn't say the boy was armed.. Date: Sunday Apr. 10 Video Source: http://www.ctvbc.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20110409/bc_tasered_child_11... Read more at www.youtube.com

 

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