Officer who fatally shot homeowner who called 911 seconds after arriving at scene charged with manslaughter
CBSNov 26, 2022
The Facts
Violent riots broke out Tuesday night in the suburbs of Paris after police shot and killed a 17-year-old named Naël M after he failed to stop when police asked. The Nanterre police say they shot because Naël was driving his car towards them, though this has been disputed.
The teenager was driving a rental car when police tried to pull him over; however, despite police attempts, including one officer pointing his gun, Naël continued to drive off, prompting an officer to fire at point-blank range. Emergency services tried to resuscitate him, but it was too late.
The Spin
Left narrative
The unforgivable killing of an unarmed teenager shows the state of the police in France. Police killings are inexcusable, but it's even more problematic that the majority of people killed at traffic stops are people of color. People are taking to the streets because they see the injustice going on around them and cannot stand idly by any longer. French police must be reformed, and the officer who killed Naël must be charged.
Right narrative
While any death at the hands of police is very troubling, it's also important to address the factors as to why more people are being shot at traffic stops. The fact is that France is seeing an exponential rise in refusals to comply with police and, subsequently, an increase in the risk of harm to law enforcement. The establishment has a narrative to maintain, but we must examine every aspect of a problem in order to fix it.
