Nov 23, 2006

Another Raid Gone Wrong: 92-Year-Old Woman Killed, 3 Officers Injured

Again and again, it just keeps happening. This time a 92-year-old woman was killed after shooting three officers in a no-knock drug raid on her home. Officers claim that drugs were purchased at the home, but from a man who remains unidentified at this time.

More importantly, a 92-year-old woman named Katherine Johnston died defending her home against intruders who broke in without announcing themselves. She lived quite a long life only to die an innocent death at the hands of public servants...READ MORE

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

This is a perfect example of how the fourth amendment has been rendered meaningless through gross misinterpretation.

Whether or not one agrees with the drug war, I find this particular case (as well as the civil rights implications) unacceptable.

I'm curious as to what the fallout of this will be, if any. Will the police attempt to produce some kind of damning evidence? Will it matter. Will there be any local outcry?