A statement just released by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) says the witness is a cyclist who was riding east along West 51 Street as the shooting unfolded, and stopped to watch as officers sought to revive Ms Diamong after she had been shot in the stomach.
According to the Star Tribune, a source said the witness filmed part of the encounter.
“The individual has been cooperative and provided an interview today,” the statement reads.
But the police officer at the centre of the controversy has again refused to talk.
“Officer Mohamed Noor has not provided a statement regarding the incident and has declined to be interviewed by BCA agents,” the statement says. “Officer Noor’s attorney has not provided any update about when, if ever, an interview would be possible. Under the law, the BCA cannot compel the testimony of the officer.”
PROTESTERS PUSH MAYOR ASIDE
Protesters have pushed aside Minneapolis’ mayor at a press conference, demanding her resignation and police reform after the killing of Ms Damond.
Mayor Betsy Hodges was attempting to address the media following the announcement she had ‘lost confidence’ in Chief of Police Janee Harteau, and had nominated a replacement…
Source: Justine Damond: US police chief quits, protests erupt, witness filmed shooting | Perth Now
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