Minneapolis Police Chief Janeé Harteau said on Thursday that Justine Damond’s death was “unnecessary” and that it went against her department’s training.
“Justine didn’t have to die,” Harteau said in her first appearance since the Saturday shooting.
The police chief had been on vacation when the shooting occurred, but returned to work on Thursday.
Officer Mohamed Noor allegedly shot Damond near her home after she called 911 to report a possible sexual assault.
Harteau also said that the shooting was “one individual’s actions” and did not reflect on the police department, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.
“Based...
“Justine didn’t have to die,” Harteau said in her first appearance since the Saturday shooting.
The police chief had been on vacation when the shooting occurred, but returned to work on Thursday.
Officer Mohamed Noor allegedly shot Damond near her home after she called 911 to report a possible sexual assault.
Harteau also said that the shooting was “one individual’s actions” and did not reflect on the police department, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.
“Based...
- 7/21/2017
- by Alexia Fernandez
- PEOPLE.com
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