Intense controversy in Los Angeles after the death of a homeless man who was killed on Sunday in daylight during an altercation with police. The scene was filmed by a witness. The victim, a black man described as unbalanced, allegedly tried to grab the gun of one of the agents who were trying to control the ground. Use of force was necessary, according to the head of the local police. "The officers involved in this incident know how to manage
problems with the homeless or people with mental imbalances. They have received special training, '' said Charlie Beck at a press conference.
The drama took place in an area of downtown Los Angeles, where many homeless. Many of them knew the victim. "There were enough police officers around him, said a man. They could have control, even if it was unbalanced. If they are not able to control an individual is that they have a problem. They had to resort to unnecessary brutality. ''
This drama reopens the debate on racism in the police force in the United States. It comes just months after the death of a young black Ferguson, which led to violent riots.
