amlevin
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http://heraldnet.com/article/20101009/NEWS03/710099924
At first glance it would appear that the Deputy embellished his account of what occurred. Just like the Seattle incident with John Williams, the Prosecutor will have an opportunity to decide what really happened and hopefully it will be soon. Delays just tend to strengthen the belief that the "wall of silence" is still in effect.
SPOKANE — The autopsy report of slain pastor Wayne Scott Creach continues to raise questions about the shooting by a Spokane County sheriff’s deputy.
The report has gone to Prosecutor Steve Tucker, who will decide if charges are brought against deputy Brian Hirzel in the Aug. 25 shooting at the Baptist pastor’s plant nursery business.
Hirzel had parked his car at the business for a prowl check, and has said Creach approached the car while armed with a gun. Hirzel told investigators he struck Creach, 74, in the knee with his baton, saw Creach reach for the gun, and shot him in the chest.
But the autopsy found no injury consistent with a baton strike.
At first glance it would appear that the Deputy embellished his account of what occurred. Just like the Seattle incident with John Williams, the Prosecutor will have an opportunity to decide what really happened and hopefully it will be soon. Delays just tend to strengthen the belief that the "wall of silence" is still in effect.