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SAGE Lecture Spark February 19, 2019. Aspiring Rapper Willie McCoy Fatally Shot by California Police. On February 9th, 2019, Willie McCoy, a twenty-year old aspiring rapper, was fatally shot while sleeping in his car in the parking lot of a Northern California Taco Bell.
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SAGE Lecture Spark February 19, 2019
Aspiring Rapper Willie McCoy Fatally Shot by California Police • On February 9th, 2019, Willie McCoy, a twenty-year old aspiring rapper, was fatally shot while sleeping in his car in the parking lot of a Northern California Taco Bell. • According to reports, the altercation began as a welfare check after witnesses had seen a man slumped over in a car. • The police department claims that Willie tried to grab his handgun after waking, which led to the use of deadly force. • The Vallejo Police Department has placed the six police officers involved in the shooting on administrative leave pending the results of the investigation. • Were the actions of the police officers involved in the shooting justified?
Key Concepts • Willie’s shooting and the previous incidents involving the Vallejo Police Department highlight a series of issues in policing, such as: • Racial profiling • Police brutality • Excessive use of force • What can the public and law enforcement agencies do to prevent incidents such as these from taking place?
Assessment • Writing: What has contributed to the distrust of law enforcement officials across the country? • Debate: Willie McCoy was racially profiled. • Poll: Do you believe that the police officers involved in the shooting of Willie McCoy were justified in using deadly force? • Short Answer: What constitutes excessive use of force?