The San Francisco public defender's office is blasting the actions of police officers who opened fire — and missed, a suspect carrying a fake gun that fired blanks.
Surveillance video shows San Francisco police officers driving alongside Jose Corvera, 51, as he's riding one bike while pushing a second in the Mission District.
Officers try to contact him but within moments, Corvera gets off the bike, runs off and then pulls a weapon near 18th and Shotwell on Aug. 6.But he did not drop the gun, and then what sounds like a gunshot is heard.Corvera was not shot."At multiple times during the incident, various officers can be heard saying that Mr. Corvera was pointing his gun in their direction," said police Commander Paul Yep.Two officers from the Byview station fired their rifles at him, again missing.
The public defender's office says officers dangerously escalated the situation after an unnecessary and "biased" stop. In a statement, Corvera's attorney, Deputy Public Defender Alexa Horner said in part, "Mr. Corvera tried to walk away. He then hid behind a parked car while holding onto a prop gun he carries for protection. It remains unclear whether he fired any of the blank rounds before police responded with gunshots."By clicking Sign Up, I confirm
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