This ridiculous armchair quarterbacking about using a taser instead, his back was turned, gun wasnt pointed at officers, etc. Its a bad idea to let someone who pointed a gun at someone, including himself, take cover or barricade himself inside. It has come to the Citys attention that an edited version of a police officers body camera footage in regard to a shooting incident has been released on social media, along with misleading and inflammatory comments, city officials stated. Please note: Some viewers may find the footage very disturbing as this video has graphic images and language. This isnt to say police *should* shoot in this case, rather that it is at least a reasonable response from someone trying to prevent further harm and ensure no innocent people get hurt. In body cam footage, you can see him point the rifle he is holding under his own chin. Near the intersection of 10th NE and Center Instead, Coco turned his back to the officers and began walking back inside. Officers repeatedly and politely requested Mr. Carico come speak with them about the accident which he initially refused to do. All rights reserved. Paris police say they went on a welfare check when they saw property was damaged and they traced the vehicle to him. Tornado watch remains in effect for parts of East Texas until 4 p.m. We didnt alter, edit, or add context like the police are stating.. In the video, Carico said someone else was driving, but police said they traced the car back to him. The City of Paris 135 SE 1st Street Paris, TX 75460 903-785-7511 According to Curtis Garrett of the Paris Police Department, officers responded to a single-vehicle accident in the 1600 block of 34th Street N.E. around 9:30 p.m. Garrett said the driver, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, walked away from the scene prior to the officer's arrival. Both forwarded KXII to the Attorney Generals office, but KXII has not heard back. The video shows Bristow returning to the house and eventually making contact with Colton Carico. Next, the video shows Carico stepping back inside the house while the police explain to his girlfriend they would like to perform a sobriety test on him. Designed and Developed by 1st Street Media. Why would you shoot a man in the back that is threatening suicide. We have 3 different body cam videos of that night. Paris Police responded to a shooting in the 1700 block of Hubbard St at 11:08 a.m. on May 19, 2022. Paris Police said they responded to a shots fired call in the 300 block of East Grove Street around 12:15 a.m. They sent the statement below to KXII on Monday: It has come to the Citys attention that an edited version of a police officers body camera footage in regard to a shooting incident has been released on social media, along with misleading and inflammatory comments. That complete picture, they said, begins with the full, unedited version of the bodycam footage. Paris, TX (75460) Today. All of this could have been avoided by Coco himself. Im gonna blow my ******* brains out right here.. eExtra News has obtained the footage and it can be found by clicking here. around 9:30 p.m. Garrett said the driver, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, walked away from the scene prior to the officer's arrival. After the shooting, the Texas Rangers investigated and found that Officer Derek Bristows actions were justified. PARIS (Reuters) - The man suspected of shooting dead three Kurdish people in Paris last week has been placed under formal investigation, the city prosecutor's office said on Monday. The events that ensued, which resulted in Mr. Caricos sustaining a gunshot wound, happened in a matter of seconds and occurred only because Mr. Carico created a dangerous situation by introducing a high-powered rifle into an otherwise nonviolent scene. After a few minutes of conversation, the footage catches up to where Caricos family starts the video, just before he comes out with a rifle and points it at himself. Im sorry, said Caricos girlfriend. Man dead, Paris Police officers on leave after shooting Council may approve $3.5M for water system improvements Clarksville resumes search for police chief . French police on Friday fired teargas amid clashes with agitated protesters outside a Kurdish community center in the heart of Paris, where a gunman earlier killed three people and injured four . The footage shows Officer Bristow go back to his car, and Caricos girlfriend, as she identifies herself in the footage, follows. All rights reserved. The father the son the girlfriend all need some rehab. Then the latter part of the videos are just them processing the scene. I hope they sue the shit out of them. He didnt point the gun at any officer only his throat for a second then walked back into his home only to get shot in the back. The City of Paris issued a statement Monday night, saying officers feared for their safety after Carico displayed the rifle, creating a very clear and present danger.. Paris Police releases unseen body camera footage from officer-involved shooting, Nacogdoches County deputies seize 31 gallons of prescription medicine after chase, Lufkin authorities release name of man killed in rollover crash, Sex offender arrested in Livingston, accused of child porn possession, Purchase of new diesel generators approved by Lufkin City Council, Lufkin City Council approves FEMA grant application for new communications equipment. Bristow eventually makes it to a Lamar County home, soon to be the scene of a different incident. French police on Friday fired teargas amid clashes with agitated protesters outside a Kurdish community center in the heart of Paris, where a gunman earlier killed three people and injured four . Paris Police Reports January 16, 2023. by MyParisTexas January 17, 2023. by MyParisTexas January 17, . Thats when his buddy pulled in, they turned around and took off. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph.. . Designed and Developed by 1st Street Media. Overcast. The City of Paris 135 SE 1st Street Paris, TX 75460 903-785-7511. . PARIS, Texas (KXII) - A June night in Paris, one year ago. Carico says he was in a mental health crisis after he rolled his truck and got a ride home. The family sent the following statement to KXII: The reason we started the video where we did is because my son posted it on YouTube and could only upload 15 minutes of it. Another sought. Prior to that is the video of his wrecked truck and people trying to figure out how to tow it out, the drive to my sons house, the conversation of Derek Bristow trying to get my son to come outside of his house and do a field sobriety test 45 minutes or more after he had already been home. The investigation is ongoing and no additional information is currently available. The man was later identified as Colton Coco Carico, a local musician in the Paris area. Paris Interim Police Chief Randy Tuttle says officers were called to 19th St. Northwest around 9 p.m. for a shooting. In the ensuing weeks, the matter was thoroughly investigated by the Texas Rangers, who found the shooting to be justified. Officers arrived at Mr. Caricos home, where Mr. Carico eventually appeared at the door. Moreover, to address misleading comments on social media, this call was not in reference to any mental health issues, and Mr. Caricos mental health was not in question nor at issue in the call. Here is the statement released to News 12 by the City of Paris on Monday night: It has come to the Citys attention that an edited version of a police officers body camera footage in regard to a shooting incident has been released on social media, along with misleading and inflammatory comments. What if he takes cover and fires upon the cops. Merritt believes the incident was a mental health issue and should have been addressed as such. Paris Police responded to a shooting in the 1700 block of Hubbard St at 11:08 a.m. on May 19, 2022. Our Paris police officers, who place themselves at risk every day, and our citizens, deserve a more complete picture.. Officers arrived at Mr. Caricos home, where Mr. Carico eventually appeared at the door. It doesnt matter what the police say they were thinking at the time, what this officer did was clearly illegal and as a result the officer who fired and maybe his colleague should lose qualified immunity and suffer the full criminal and financial consequences of ruining someones life with callous gunfire. Officer Bristow: Not a white male wearing all black? Copyright 2022 KXII. Want to blame someone? Warning: This video is unedited and contains graphic images and language. According to Merritt, police shot this man in the back when he was not a threat to anyone but himself.. This after Simble called them earlier about the same suspicious man in the area. Me and my family were considering moving to Paris, Texas, but after watching this decided that moving to a city where public servants can shoot you in the back even though they obviously had tasers is fucking bullshit. All rights reserved. RECALL: Honda expands recall of Honda Talon ROVs RECALL: BISSELL Cordless Multi-Surface Wet Dry Vacuums recalled RECALL: Fisher-Price, Kids2 re-announce recalls of millions of RECALL: Gas ranges recalled due to serious risk RECALL: Blood pressure medicine recalled over cancer risk. It is our understanding Officer Bristow was back working after one month after the shooting. In accordance with Paris Police Department Policy, all officer involved shooting investigations are referred to the Texas Rangers who have taken the lead in this investigation. When he did eventually exit the home, Mr. Carico did so with a rifle in his hands. I needed my legs so much. Bonham man dead after being ejected from tractor, OSBI: Remains of child recovered in Grady County, Sherman man in prison for sexual assault of a child, Marshall County girl found safe, biological mother to be charged, sheriffs say, OG&E announced fuel charge increase for residents, Texas man arrested for returning stolen items, police say. According to Merritt, police arrived at the scene to investigate and were told Coco was sleeping and would speak with officers in the morning. The suspect was provided first aid at the scene by officers and emergency medical responders, and was subsequently transported by Care-Flight to a Dallas-area hospital, he added. Colton Caricos girlfriend: No, I havent. News 12 reached out to the Paris police department for comment but did not receive a call back. A police department in Texas is releasing body camera footage of an officer-Involved shooting, which resulted in the suspect being paralyzed. 2. Moreover, to address misleading comments on social media, this call was not in reference to any mental health issues, and Mr. Caricos mental health was not in question nor at issue in the call. Police say he put them in danger. NOT REALLY; THE MAN SHOULD HAVE OBEYED THE ORDERS OF THE POLICE, THEN HE WOULD NOT BE CAUSING HIS ALMOST SUICIDE. Our Paris police officers, who place themselves at risk every day, and our citizens, deserve a more complete picture. Police arrived at the intersection to investigate the crash. Criminal Investigation Division. Real life is very different and its so very easy to sit back in the comfort of your home and play what ifs and should haves when your butt isnt on the line. In the ensuing weeks, the matter was thoroughly investigated by the Texas Rangers, who found the shooting to be justified. Officer: You can quit being a jack*** to me cause Im trying to come talk to you. As seen in the bodycam footage, Colton came out of a home with a gun, saying he was going to blow [his] head off. In response, both responding officers pulled out their weapons and demanded Coco put his down. You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/V9JXbeEflko. While officers continued their investigation, Coco asked to please be allowed to sleep. A man was care-flighted to a Dallas hospital on Tuesday night after Paris Police said he "brandished a firearm which resulted in an officer involved shooting." Around 9:32 p.m., Police responded to a single vehicle accident in the 1600 block of NE 34th Street. At all? And if its a reasonable response, the officer should not be blamed or punished for responding that way. A suicidal man can quickly become a homicidal man and many people have been killed by letting a person like this go back into some cover where a much more dangerous situation could arise. eExtra News reached out to Paris Police Chief Richard Salter, but received no response by publication time. When they arrived, they found two men, 42-year-old Antwains Deyone. The City supports the Police Department and its officers and is confident that both the facts and the law support its officers in this case. nonviolent scene. This is the USA. Officials with the City of Paris, along with attorney Lee Merritt, are both speaking out about the officer-involved shooting of Coco Carico, a local musician in Paris. The victim was transported for treatment. Chief Richard Salter became the new Police Chief of the Paris Police Department April 12, 2021. At the very least, the family could have temporarily removed the guns from the property since Coco was depressed/suicidal. Next, the video shows Carico stepping back inside the house while the police explain to his girlfriend they would like to perform a sobriety test on him. It doesnt matter if Coco pointed the weapon at someone or not its a tense situation and Coco escalated on top of all the other mistakes Coco chose to do that night. eExtra News reached out to Caricos mother and Officer Bristow and received no response. | Fastest growing, respected news source in Paris, Texas - MyParisTexas . Paris Police releases unseen body camera footage from officer-involved shooting, Bonham man dead after being ejected from tractor, OSBI: Remains of child recovered in Grady County, Sherman man in prison for sexual assault of a child, Marshall County girl found safe, biological mother to be charged, sheriffs say, OG&E announced fuel charge increase for residents, Texas man arrested for returning stolen items, police say. The level of incompetence, brutality and downright cowardice that characterizes American policing is mystifying, Merritt explained. WARNING: Explicit and disturbing content. Colton Caricos girlfriend: No, I havent. A knife attacker wounded six people in an unprovoked attack in Paris' busy Gare du Nord train . We didnt alter, edit, or add context like the police are stating.. Its beyond their ability.. 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