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Title: SWAT Team Member Identified In 7-Year-Old Aiyana Jones Killing
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WDIV
URL Source: http://clickondetroit
Published: May 19, 2010
Author: WDIV
Post Date: 2010-05-19 11:14:24 by Brian S
Keywords: None
Views: 7988
Comments: 12
DETROIT -- The Detroit Police Department SWAT team member whose gun went off, allegedly killing 7-year-old Aiyana Jones, has been identified. And details about his police record have been released. Sources have told Local 4 that Detroit Police Department SWAT team member, 34-year-old officer Joseph Weekley is the one whose weapon fired and struck Aiyanna. How that happened is currently under investigation by Michigan State Police. Police said Weekley came into contact with Aiyana’s grandmother, Mertilla Jones, when they busted through the door in the early hours of Sunday morning and his weapon accidentally fired. Since the shooting, Weekley has been placed on a desk job. He has been a member of the SWAT team for six years, and on the Detroit police force for 14 years, and has been profiled by the A&E show "Detroit SWAT." He's also been cleared in a prior shooting during his time on the SWAT team that was not fatal. Weekley is also currently named along with other SWAT members in a federal lawsuit claiming they pointed guns at children and shot two dogs during a raid in 2009, that netted a man who is now serving 7 to 15 years in prison for armed robbery. Police sources also have told Local 4 that DPD’s SWAT team has been put on hold until further notice. Detroit Police Chief Warren Evans released a statement Tuesday that said he was extremely sorry for the family of a 7-year-old girl who was allegedly shot by an officer during a raid Sunday. He also said the department "has its own painful self-examination to undergo." Evans added that the findings of a state police investigation into Sunday morning's death of Aiyana "won't be pretty, but they will be honest." 
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#1. To: All (#0)
Detroit (WWJ) -- Two different pictures are emerging about the Detroit police officer who allegedly fired the shot that killed seven-year-old Aiyanna Jones during a Sunday raid at an east side home. Never swear "allegiance" to anything other than the 'right to change your mind'!
Hmmm. Debunks the assertion the shot came from outside of the house.
For approximately 72K, BP Oil bought Owe-bama. And as President, he let them Spill, Baby, Spill! Its documented.
How so? How that happened is currently under investigation by Michigan State Police. Police said Weekley came into contact with Aiyana’s grandmother, Mertilla Jones, when they busted through the door in the early hours of Sunday morning and his weapon accidentally fired. #67. To: war (#48) Keep hiding behind the bozo, bozo. (laughing) You've always been a world class pussy. Badeye posted on 2010-01-14 16:12:48 ET Reply Trace
Also debunks the first reports that the shooter was a black cop, in fact the first WDIV reports even had a picture of the black officer. I'm sure that was by design until things simmered down a bit. That could be shortlived however. The great Rev. Al Sharpton is going to give the eulogy for this child on saturday and the weather is going to be nice and warm.
Never swear "allegiance" to anything other than the 'right to change your mind'!
From what point the shot originated has not been determined.
#67. To: war (#48) Keep hiding behind the bozo, bozo. (laughing) You've always been a world class pussy. Badeye posted on 2010-01-14 16:12:48 ET Reply Trace
Really? I didn't see the article suggesting it was a black cop. Sharpton showing up...uh oh.
For approximately 72K, BP Oil bought Owe-bama. And as President, he let them Spill, Baby, Spill! Its documented.
Sources have told Local 4 that Detroit Police Department SWAT team member, 34-year-old officer Joseph Weekley is the one whose weapon fired and struck Aiyanna. I got a gut feeling this guy is going to be thrown to the the wolves..or under the bus..he's toast!
Wednesday, 19 May 2010 5:48AM Officer Accused In Shooting Sued For Prior Raid, Also Known For Charity Work Detroit (WWJ) -- Two different pictures are emerging about the Detroit police officer who allegedly fired the shot that killed seven-year-old Aiyanna Jones during a Sunday raid at an east side home. 34-year-old officer Joseph Weekley appeared regularly on the A&E cable show called "The First 48," which was filming the raid in which the little girl died. He was also featured on another show, "Detroit SWAT." His nickname during that show, according to his profile on the website, was "Brain." Also, the G4 network featured profiles of Detroit's special response teams, including Weekley's SWAT squad. Click here for a link to one of the videos featuring the SWAT team. Reports say he is also accused in a federal lawsuit as being part of a team that broke into a home, shot two dogs and pointed a pistol at children, including an infant. Meantime, sources familiar with the case also say Weekley founded a program which collects toys for homeless and abused children during the holidays. He was also active in a program which raised money for children with cancer.
To hell with worrying about criminals breaking into your home while you and your family are sleeping, criminals don't have anything over on these 'armed to the teeth", homegrown trained 'terrorists. Just pray they never make the mistake of targetting your home and family'. ~ Murron
Cops document crime, they don't prevent it.
For approximately 72K, BP Oil bought Owe-bama. And as President, he let them Spill, Baby, Spill! Its documented.
That's true...
You and I know this, the general public remains oblivious to this basic fact. Which is why the two of us are such strong supporters of 2A. If those alarm company commercials were accurate, the central station alarm operator would say to the woman's frantic phone call: "We're dispatching a CSI team with chalk to mark the outline of you and your child, cause there is no way we can save you!'. Cold hard fact.
For approximately 72K, BP Oil bought Owe-bama. And as President, he let them Spill, Baby, Spill! Its documented.
Officer Accused In Shooting Sued For Prior Raid, Also Known For Charity Work
34-year-old officer Joseph Weekley appeared regularly on the A&E cable show called "The First 48," which was filming the raid in which the little girl died. He was also featured on another show, "Detroit SWAT." His nickname during that show, according to his profile on the website, was "Brain."
Also, the G4 network featured profiles of Detroit's special response teams, including Weekley's SWAT squad.
Click here for a link to one of the videos featuring the SWAT team.
Reports say he is also accused in a federal lawsuit as being part of a team that broke into a home, shot two dogs and pointed a pistol at children, including an infant.
Meantime, sources familiar with the case also say Weekley founded a program which collects toys for homeless and abused children during the holidays. He was also active in a program which raised money for children with cancer.
#2. To: Brian S (#0)
#3. To: Boofer (#2)
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Debunks the assertion the shot came from outside of the house.
Sources have told Local 4 that Detroit Police Department SWAT team member, 34- year-old officer Joseph Weekley is the one whose weapon fired and struck Aiyanna.
#4. To: Badeye (#2)
#5. To: Brian S (#4)
#6. To: Brian S (#4)
#7. To: Brian S (#0)
The Detroit Police Department SWAT team member whose gun went off, allegedly killing 7-year-old Aiyana Jones, has been identified. And details about his police record have been released.
#8. To: Brian S (#0)
"Reports say he is also accused in a federal lawsuit as being part of a team that broke into a home, shot two dogs and pointed a pistol at children, including an infant."
#9. To: All (#8)
"Click here for a link to one of the videos featuring the SWAT team."
#10. To: Murron (#9)
#11. To: Badeye (#10)
Cops document crime, they don't prevent it.
#12. To: Murron (#11)
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