President and First Lady send condolences to family of Missouri teen Michael Brown

[Lakhota]

President Obama said today that the police shooting death of unarmed Missouri teen Michael Brown was "heartbreaking," and he urged those who are upset over the incident to remain calm.

Brown, an 18-year-old African American man, was shot multiple times and killed Saturday by a Ferguson, Mo., police officer. The days since the shooting have been marked by tense standoffs between Brown's supporters and heavily-armed police officers, along with riots and looting of stores on Sunday night.

"The death of Michael Brown is heartbreaking, and Michelle and I send our deepest condolences to his family and his community at this very difficult time," Obama said.

"I know the events of the past few days have prompted strong passions, but as details unfold, I urge everyone in Ferguson, Missouri, and across the country, to remember this young man through reflection and understanding," the President said in a statement. "We should comfort each other and talk with one another in a way that heals, not in a way that wounds. Along with our prayers, that’s what Michael and his family, and our broader American community, deserve."

Obama emphasized that Attorney General Eric Holder and the Department of Justice will be investigating the shooting as well as local police in St. Louis County, Missouri.

More: President Obama Calls Shooting of Missouri Teen 'Heartbreaking' - ABC News

This is really sad, especially since the young teen was reportedly unarmed. I hope justice will be served. It brings back memories of Trayvon Martin.

 

[ScienceRocks]

Why won't they do this for the other 4,000/year slaughtered on our streets by the hands of their brothers??? Oh'yess,,it wouldn't cause enough hatred against whites. They don't care about how many blacks die.

This is all about hatred of white people.

I am NOT SAYING for a second that this police officer shouldn't go to prison if he is shown to be guilty. BUT make no mistake this is about hatred and not the hatred you think it is.

 

[Lakhota]

In an interview on Tuesday with MSNBC, Dorian Johnson, a friend of Mr. Brown’s, gave the following description of the shooting: He said that he and Mr. Brown had been walking in the street when an officer drove up and told them to get onto the sidewalk. The two stayed in the street after telling the officer that they were close to Mr. Johnson’s house. The officer, who had passed them, then backed up, almost hitting them in doing so. He then tried to open his door, which hit Mr. Brown, and when the door bounced shut, the officer reach out and grabbed Mr. Brown.

“Mike was trying to get away from being choked,” Mr. Johnson told MSNBC. At that point, he said, the officer pulled a gun and fired, striking Mr. Brown. Mr. Brown “did not reach for the officer’s weapon at all,” he said.

Mr. Johnson said that he and Mr. Brown began to run, and while he ducked behind a car, Mr. Brown kept going. After Mr. Brown was shot a second time, Mr. Johnson said, he turned to face the officer with his hands up, the officer fired several more shots and Mr. Brown fell.

Police Cite Threats in Deciding Not to Name Officer Who Shot Missouri Teenager - The New York Times

This certainly doesn't sound good for the police officer. His life is toast.

 

[deltex1]

When is lameass gonna do something for the living hero marine in the Mexican jail?

 

[ScienceRocks]

If the police officer shot this kid and his story is wrong = I hope he goes down.

I am hearing another story that the young men went for the gun.

 

[Lakhota]

Why won't they do this for the other 4,000/year slaughtered on our streets by the hands of their brothers??? Oh'yess,,it wouldn't cause enough hatred against whites. They don't care about how many blacks die.

This is all about hatred of white people.

I am NOT SAYING for a second that this police officer shouldn't go to prison if he is shown to be guilty. BUT make no mistake this is about hatred and not the hatred you think it is.

Your hatred seem very selective. This story is about a black teenager shot by a cop (probably white) for doing nothing wrong according to a witness.

 

[ScienceRocks]

Prospective is what pisses me off. 4,000 dead blacks murdered by other blacks = silence, but this equals all hell breaking loose. Police blow away people all the time for justified and unjustified reasons. Why is this a bitchfest about race? I've read a dozen cases where the victim was white including my own brother.

 

[Lakhota]

If the police officer shot this kid and his story is wrong = I hope he goes down.

I am hearing another story that the young men went for the gun.

A witness says that is not true. Let the FBI sort it out.

 

[RetiredGySgt]

Why won't they do this for the other 4,000/year slaughtered on our streets by the hands of their brothers??? Oh'yess,,it wouldn't cause enough hatred against whites. They don't care about how many blacks die.

This is all about hatred of white people.

I am NOT SAYING for a second that this police officer shouldn't go to prison if he is shown to be guilty. BUT make no mistake this is about hatred and not the hatred you think it is.

Your hatred seem very selective. This story is about a black teenager shot by a cop (probably white) for doing nothing wrong according to a witness.

And yet no messages from the President to the thousands killed across the Country by gang bangers,

 

[ScienceRocks]

Why won't they do this for the other 4,000/year slaughtered on our streets by the hands of their brothers??? Oh'yess,,it wouldn't cause enough hatred against whites. They don't care about how many blacks die.

This is all about hatred of white people.

I am NOT SAYING for a second that this police officer shouldn't go to prison if he is shown to be guilty. BUT make no mistake this is about hatred and not the hatred you think it is.

Your hatred seem very selective. This story is about a black teenager shot by a cop (probably white) for doing nothing wrong according to a witness.

It's about being subjective and not jumping to one side before the facts come in. The media is blowing the flames of violence in this country. Again, if the cop is fund guilty I hope he hangs.

 

[Agit8r]

Police officers who shoot innocents need to be put down, period. They won't get any sympathy from me if they are gunned down in revenge. When police don't obey the law, it is a state of anarchy.

 

[Lakhota]

Well, I'm sure we can all agree that it's nice for the President and First Lady to send their condolences to the family.

 

[ScienceRocks]

If the police officer shot this kid and his story is wrong = I hope he goes down.

I am hearing another story that the young men went for the gun.

A witness says that is not true. Let the FBI sort it out.

I agree. Evidence is about looking at both sides.

 

[Samson]

President Obama said today that the police shooting death of unarmed Missouri teen Michael Brown was "heartbreaking," and he urged those who are upset over the incident to remain calm.

This is really sad, especially since the young teen was reportedly unarmed. I hope justice will be served. It brings back memories of Trayvon Martin.

Unarmed =/= Reportedly Unarmed.

If you really hope "justice will be served," then Obama could help stop prejudging by setting an good example.

 

[Plasmaball]

Why won't they do this for the other 4,000/year slaughtered on our streets by the hands of their brothers??? Oh'yess,,it wouldn't cause enough hatred against whites. They don't care about how many blacks die.

This is all about hatred of white people.

I am NOT SAYING for a second that this police officer shouldn't go to prison if he is shown to be guilty. BUT make no mistake this is about hatred and not the hatred you think it is.

Your hatred seem very selective. This story is about a black teenager shot by a cop (probably white) for doing nothing wrong according to a witness.

And yet no messages from the President to the thousands killed across the Country by gang bangers,

Oh shut up already...God you people are just lame.

 

[Samson]

Well, I'm sure we can all agree that it's nice for the President and First Lady to send their condolences to the family.

Sure.

They send condolences to all suspects killed by cops, right?

or......only the black ones?

 

[RoshawnMarkwees]

The facts of the case have yet to be divulged but the segregationist-in-chief can't pass up another racially divisive opportunity.

 

[Missouri_Mike]

Well, I'm sure we can all agree that it's nice for the President and First Lady to send their condolences to the family.

Probably won't be any condolences for the officer if he's proven to be right.

 

[deltex1]

Always consider, "what would a libtard say if the shoe was on the other foot" and then ram it where the sun don't shine.

 

[Lakhota]

The kid was unarmed and minding his own business. The cop instigated needless violence. At face value - it looks like 1st degree murder.