no...it was driving while being a fugitive. Do you think police officers shouldn't be arresting fugitives wanted for violent crimes like robbery?'
They didn't pull him over for being a fugitive. They pulled him over because he had an expired tag (even though the state is way behind in issuing tags because of Covid). This is another case of "Driving while Black".
Why did they need anymore backup then they had? The vast majority of arrest don't have people resisting arrest in this manner.
Plenty of white, asians and hispanics get pulled over for traffic infractions, such as this offense, and that legal stop, often results in other charges...such as DUI etc.
Newsflash you can't drive around with expired plates and not expect to get pulled over.
Again, the state is way behind on reissuing those tags due to Covid.... So this was a case of "Driving While Black". The kind of routine harrassment most black people put up with as part of their daily routine. THAT'S why they get so upset over a Duane Wright or George Floyd. Because they know "But by the grace of God, that could be me." Some thug with a badge could kill you, and then justify it by pointing out anything bad in your life justified it.
They had his name, they had his address. If they were really keen on getting him for a non-appearance warrant, they knew where to find him.
De-escalation- Cops need to learn it.