Trevon Cole

Treven Cole, a 21 year old, was shot and killed during a narcotics raid in June 2010. Cole was found by officer Yant in the bathroom disposing of some marijuana after the SWAT team busted down his door with a metal battering ram. Police said Cole made a “furtive movement” while crouching near the toilet and Yant opened fire as a result. No weapons were found on Cole or during the search. Officer Yant has twice before unjustifiably discharged his firearm, killing one person and wounding another.

http://www.lvrj.com/news/police-detective-who-shot--killed-man-friday-identified-96304914.html

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