[Published: Sunday October 13 2019]
Black woman shot dead by Texas police
WASHINGTON 13 Oct (ANA) - A black woman was shot dead by police through a bedroom window on Saturday morning, following a request to check on her welfare.
Atatiana Jefferson, 28, had been staying at the Fort Worth residence with her eight-year-old nephew.
A neighbour said he called a non-emergency number after becoming worried in the early hours about an open door.
Police have released body cam footage of the incident, which shows a confrontation lasting only seconds.
The clip shows officers circulating the perimeter of the residential property and spotting a figure at the window. After demanding the person put their hands up, an officer then fired a shot through the glass.
The Fort Worth Police Department said in a statement that the officer, who is a white man, had "perceived a threat" when he drew his weapon.
He has been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation, officials added.(ANA)
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