Cop in California shoots Phagwara man dead
Wednesday, 01/01/2014
http://www.tribuneindia.com/2014/20140101/punjab.htm#10
Sacramento (California) : A Punjabi, Jaspal Singh (45), was shot dead by a California police officer in Bakersfield following a call about a domestic dispute. The police received the call at 8 in the morning. When two police officers arrived on the spot, Jaspal was reportedly outside his car, holding a firearm.
Jaspal belonged to Bharo Majra village near Phagwara. He was a truck driver, who had migrated to California 10 years ago. He was under depression and is survived by his wife and two children.
The Police Department said one of the officers fired from his duty weapon when Jaspal pointed his gun at them. Hit numerous times, Jaspal was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. It is unclear whether the deceased had fired or not. The police are investigating the case even as the officer who fired has been suspended.
The trigger
Jaspal Singh (45) was shot dead by a California police officer in Bakersfield
The police arrived at the spot following a call about a domestic dispute
Jaspal was reportedly holding a firearm when two police officers arrived on the spot
The police claimed one of the officers fired from his duty weapon when Jaspal pointed his gun at them
He was hit numerous times even though it is still unclear whether Jaspal fired or not
