Trenton Police Shoot, Kill Unarmed Black Man who 'acted in a threatening manner''

From [HERE] and [HERE] TRENTON — Three Trenton police officers shot and killed an unarmed man after police say the man raised his hand as if he had a gun. The man was identified as 31-year-old Corey Brown of Trenton.

Police responded to a report of an assault in progress about 1:20 a.m. Monday and were advised the suspect might be armed. They saw Brown walking from the area. Police say Brown put his hand into waistband as if he had a weapon and ignored officers' commands to show his hands. The officers fired when Brown raised his hand as if he had a gun. After he raised his hands, all three officers fired at least once, police said. Thus far, the media has not talked to any witnesses. 

Police also  said that a woman had approached Brown in an attempt to calm him down. He threw her to the ground, police said, and then raised his hand "as if he had a gun in a threatening manner," according to statement issued by acting Police Director Joseph Juniak.

"Unfortunately, the aggressive actions of the suspect appears to have dictated the actions taken by the officers in resorting to the use of deadly force," Juniak said.

Police would not say how many shots were fired. Sgt. Tom McDonough said no weapon was recovered. The officers were placed on administrative duty pending the outcome of the investigation.

At least one woman was disturbed by the sight of handcuffs on Brown’s prone body, but police said handcuffing even a wounded suspect is standard procedure.

“Suspects are handcuffed, even after a shooting,” acting Capt. Steve Varn said. “Because you don’t know what effect the shots had on that person.” [MORE]