Video Shows Moments Before Teen Was Fatally Shot In Burlington Fitting Room

Newly released video shows the moments before police say they accidentally shot a 14-year-old girl in a fitting room. The incident happened at a Burlington Store in North Hollywood, Calif. The medical examiner ruled the teen’s death a homicide and the incident is currently under investigation.  

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[madboyreadynow]

I saw NOTHING to why that officer should have fired his weapon or killed the suspect. He moved from the victim when they showed up. The victim was no longer in danger and from the distance the officers were not in danger either. That little girl lost her life because of a trigger happy cop.

[RW-ssbl]

Why didn’t they evacuate the store before shooting and killing a child.

[warbeast]

I’m so sick of this stupid world. Just disgusting. All of it.

[Monster]

The 911 call is what triggered this response. On the news it was said that the 911 call said there was an active shooter. The guy only had some kind of bicycle lock when the cops arrived. Find that caller....

[derredriver]

How about a manslaughter charge for the officer if Kim Potter gets charged for mistaking her glock for her tazer at the very least he recklessly discharged his weapon without regard to the background.

[boiling]

The perp needs to face additional charges.
A person died as a result of his illegal act.

[mcximus]

My heart goes out for the parents. I'm so sorry to hear of this unfortunate incident. RIP

[califleadog]

Every "Thug" Cop involved should be locked up!

[khaIid]

Fire the people responsible and charge them

[rickpatrick]

A shocking example of police incompetence resulting in loss of innocent life ....if 5 or 10 police officers can't disarm a man with a hammer, chain, knife... go fry burgers in a fast food restaurant.

[reecom]

It appears that the LAPD has poor weapons training. A long rifle has too much penetrating power to be fired indoors. In close quarters, the long barrel makes it harder to maneuver around. He should have used his service handgun to find the perpetrator. The officer fired his rifle before determining that he was being threaten or before determining what barriers where behind to contain the bullet before firing at the perpetrator. The body camera shown on another network shows the officer, I assume with an AR-15 type assault rifle, firing three rounds at the perpetrator. In the video, he didn’t identify himself as a police officer or yelling at the perpetrator to show his hands. He fired his AR-15 as soon as he saw the perpetrator.

[mrdman]

The rule is called know your backstop.

[davenlackey]

how is it that cop had the right to use lethal force against a bike lock they don't have tasers in la

[tjmichael]

the store should have had security at the door to prevent dangerous people coming into store.

[bingyum]

Saddened by her loss for all the family and friends. I send my condolences..hugs and prayers.

[todddammit]

This wasn't a "tragic accident". This was bad policing. So many things they did wrong here. First, they did not use less lethal options first, like tasers and bean bag rounds. Second, they were using ammunition and weapons that were capable of going through walls. For instance, they should've used shotguns instead of rifles and hand guns. The chief should resign, the officers should be fired, and new training should be implemented.

[bluecube]

Any individual defending this cop using his gun... Is not fit to own a gun.

[agathayoung]

Get ready for LAPD to say "We investigated
ourselves and found the shooting to be within
policy

[lazerlayne]

Profoundly Sorry....oh as long it was stated as of police needs to loose their this the MAIN reason why people start, just start to hate COPS....this is not
a homicide....this is a

[MsSarahJ]

I am so frustrated with police. Its the system thats broken. I remember when i was in college OKC couldnt get enough people to pass writen test to be an so they lowered the passing score to a failing grade.