Recent SLPD Shooting Was Against Innocent Man
(Artist unknown) Today we learned that the recent SLPD shooting on October 24, 2020, was against an innocent man, 43 year-old John Berry. This is SLPD's 3rd case of unnecessary use of gun violence this year, and the 4th in the last 18 months. If Mr. Berry ultimately succumbs to his critical injuries, he will be the 4th person murdered by SLPD in those 18 months as well. You can find the public posting of the videos, press release, and associated information at https://www.sanleandro.org/depts/pd/information_portal/officer_involved_shooting.asp. My previous post about the shooting is available at https://eunoiainsomnia.blogspot.com/2020/10/yet-another-shooting-by-slpd.html. Some important details to be aware of when reviewing these materials: 1. Mr. Berry was not associated with the alleged criminal activity earlier that evening regarding a high speed car chase over an also alleged minor traffic violation. 2. There is no evidence provided to show Mr. Berry was pointing his gun at th