Maurice Clemmons Shot and Killed by Police

Found in a stolen car by a lone officer, ordered to stop and refused. Shot and killed by a lone officer.

Assistant Police Chief Jim Pugel says 37-year-old Maurice Clemmons was killed about 2:45 a.m. Tuesday. Pugel says the officer found the car, which had been recently stolen, recognized Clemmons and ordered him to show his hands and stop. Pugel says Clemmons wouldn't stop, and the officer fired several rounds.

New link, more info: Police detaining several they believe helped him and/or tried to mislead them about his wherebouts.

And there's this too:

Pulaski County Prosecutor Larry Jegley, whose office opposed Clemmons' parole in 2000 and 2004, said Huckabee's comments were "red herrings."

"My word to Mr. Huckabee is man up and own what you did," Jegley said.

I believe he has some doubts regarding Huckabee's expressed concerns over the "broken justice system".

posted by Dave In Texas at 08:38 AM

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