The FBI and federal prosecutors are investigating the police shooting death of 17-year-old Dalaneo Martin by an officer in Washington, DC, last month after the teen was found sleeping in a vehicle believed to stolen. The United States Attorney’s office in Washington released a statement saying, ‘The loss of a life is always tragic but especially heartbreaking when it involves a child.’
The bodycam video released by the US Park Police and the Washington Metropolitan Police on Tuesday was described as ‘extremely upsetting’. The investigation is ongoing and the U.S. Attorney’s Office has opened a civil rights investigation into the circumstances that led to Martin’s death, in coordination with the FBI’s Washington Field Office.
NEW NEWS: The FBI and DOJ have just opened a civil rights investigation into the police shooting and car crash that caused the death of African-American teen Dalaneo Martin:
The officer got into the car and woke Martin up.
– Martin started driving with the officer in the car.
– The… pic.twitter.com/VwFC4px8yV
– Brian Krassenstein (@krassenstein) April 5, 2023
The release of the videos comes amid intense national scrutiny of police use of force. Officers from both the Parks Police and the Metropolitan Police were responding to reports of a stolen vehicle when Martin’s shooting occurred. Several officers from both agencies arrived and began discussing how to approach the situation.
As the officers strategize, one officer is heard saying to another, ‘Once you break it, he’ll wake up, start it up, and give it a drive. We don’t want anyone to get hurt.’
Footage shows officers trying to pull the driver out of the vehicle, and the vehicle then abruptly drives away with a Park Police officer still in the back seat. The officer shouted, ‘Stop. Stop or I’ll shoot!’
The driver failed to comply, and the officer opened fire. Seconds later, the car rammed into a house and officers pulled the driver out of the vehicle, who was identified as Martin. Martin died at the scene and a gun was found inside the vehicle.
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Police have released camera footage of 17-year-old Dalaneo Martin being shot last month. He was sleeping behind the wheel of a car that police believe was stolen. In the footage of them preparing to approach the vehicle, you can hear them say “If he… pic.twitter.com/D7XtktdUfC
— _Imposter_🥀 (@Impester_Edits) April 5, 2023
The investigation is being handled by the Metropolitan Police Department and reviewed by the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia. Parks Police said an administrative review of the incident was underway by the Home Office.
The video that went viral online has raised a lot of questions and criticisms against law enforcement. Netizens are questioning why the four officers were present and why they couldn’t handle the situation of a sleeping person. Many questioned why officers felt the need to open fire. The incident has sparked outrage and people are expressing anger and frustration towards the police officers involved.
We want to thank everyone who showed up tonight in solidarity with the Dalaneo Martin family. Continue to ask for answers to the six pictures below, how would you explain that? @usparkpolicepio @dcpolicept ?Please donate to go fund me https://t.co/89RsuT7lFU #Black lives are worth it pic.twitter.com/Y8DK30zn0g
– Harriet’s Dream (@HarrietsDreams) March 27, 2023
This incident has become a controversial topic online with people coming up with their own theories about the incident. The victim, Dalaneo Martin, is a young father and his family is fighting for justice, claiming that the allegations against him are untrue. People are protesting in support of Martin and demanding justice. The police officers involved have been placed on leave.
March 18, 23 #DalaneoMartin was tragically killed by the US Park Police. Dalaneo is a wonderful father to his seven-month-old son and leaves behind his mother, father, siblings, family, and other friends who are currently mourning his passing. Please donate! https://t.co/2s5xrnakjx
– Black Lives Matter DC (@DMVBlackLives) April 3, 2023
Updates on this case will be provided as they become available. Stay tuned for more information.
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