-Caveat Lector- <A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/"> </A> -Cui Bono?- http://www.courier-journal.com/localnews/2000/0003/18/000318des.html THE RE-ENACTMENT Activists restage police shooting of Rudolph at the scene Witnesses describe events for black police association By SHANNON TANGONAN, The Courier-Journal Civil-rights activists staged a re-enactment of the shooting of Desmond Rudolph yesterday in the alley where the event occurred, saying they are still searching for the truth. With the Rev. Louis Coleman at the wheel of his sport utility vehicle and others portraying police officers, witnesses to Rudolph's shooting led reporters, Rudolph family members and onlookers from the back of 3607 Del Park Terrace through the alley behind the house. Members of the National Black Police Association, who attended the re-enactment, criticized police conduct and said they would take up the matter with the U.S. Justice Department. "The evidence clearly shows that this young man was unjustifiably killed," said Doris Byrd, chairwoman of the National Black Police Association. "There was no reason for his young life to have been taken." On May 13, Rudolph was driving a stolen Chevrolet Blazer and was attempting to flee from Louisville police officers when the vehicle struck a pole and became wedged against some stumps. Officers Chris Horn and Paul Kinkade fired 22 rounds into the truck, hitting him at least 10 times. Byrd, who is a sergeant with the Chicago Police Department, said officers made a series of errors. She criticized the officers for failing to secure the stolen vehicle and for not taking cover if they felt their lives were in danger. Sgt. Rodney Estes, a Louisville police spokesman, said he didn't see the re-enactment and that "everyone is entitled to their opinion." Louisville Public Safety Director Ron Ricucci issued a report last month that said several tactical and investigative errors were made. But no officer is expected to be suspended or fired when an internal investigation is completed, Ricucci said. Quinesha Rudolph, 25, Desmond Rudolph's cousin, attended the re-enactment and said police could have used different tactics. "Police were wrong for killing him. . . . They need some kind of punishment." Joyce Whitten, who witnessed the shooting and took part in the re-enactment, said the Blazer was stuck when officers on the driver's side of the vehicle shouted for Rudolph to "get out" and then started shooting. "The shots just rang out as if the vehicle was exploding," Whitten said. Coleman said activists involved in the re-enactment wanted the National Black Police Association's views of the shooting. "We want the truth," he said. -- ----------------------- NOTE: In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. section 107, this material is distributed without profit or payment to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving this information for non-profit research and educational purposes only. For more information go to: http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/107.shtml ----------------------- ________________________________________________________ 1stUp.com - Free the Web® Get your free Internet access at http://www.1stUp.com <A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/">www.ctrl.org</A> DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion & informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are not allowed. Substance—not soap-boxing! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'—with its many half-truths, misdirections and outright frauds—is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRL gives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/CTRL.html http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
