"It's another slap in the face:" Photos released of Christopher Manney minutes after shooting Dontre Hamilton
Photos released of Christopher Manney minutes after shooting Dontre Hamilton
Photos released of Christopher Manney minutes after shooting Dontre Hamilton
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- For the first time, we are seeing evidence photos taken minutes after an officer-involved shooting last spring at Red Arrow Park.
The photos show former officer Christopher Manney after he shot and killed Dontre Hamilton in Red Arrow Park last April.
The photos of Manney do not show clear injuries on his face, but there is a small white mark behind his right ear.
In the past, the Hamilton family has said these photos are proof to support their claim, that there was not a violent struggle before shots were fired.
Friday, the family and supporters had a planned demonstration at Red Arrow Park.
The Hamilton family tells FOX6 News, we were the first people to show them the photos of Manney.
"We've never seen them. It's another slap in the face. We keep finding out that there's no respect to this family," said Maria Hamilton, Dontre Hamilton's mother.
"These pictures don't show a threat," said Nate Hamilton, Dontre Hamilton's brother.
Manney told police that day that Hamilton took his baton and beat him with it. He said he feared for his life and shot and killed Hamilton.
"You expect somebody who was attacked or beaten to have injuries of someone who was attacked or beaten," said Maria Hamilton.
Manney said he feared for his life shooting and killing Hamilton.
"He had no visible injuries," said Nate Hamilton.
Reports show he was treated for pain to his neck and head, as well as scratches and bruises on his body.
The family says they don't see any.
"They're covering it and it is so sad. So, so sad," said Maria Hamilton.
On Friday, they stand at the spot where the struggle happened.
They marched inside Starbucks, where an employee was the first to call police on Hamilton.
Demonstrators say the 31-year-old was the victim of racial profiling -- and a system that failed.
"Someone has to be held accountable. We're here to make sure that happens," said Maria Hamilton.
Manney was fired for his actions that led up to the shooting. He is currently appealing his termination.
The Fire and Police Commission will hear that appeal in early February.