Rosfeld testified he thought a handgun was pointed at him when he fired his gun June 19. Prosecutors said Rose didn't pose a threat to Rosfeld.The shooting sparked protests in Pittsburgh.[Previous update posted at 8:47 p.m. ET]Read MoreFormer East Pittsburgh officer Michael Rosfeld thought a handgun was pointed at him when he fatally shot 17-year-old Antwon Rose II last June, he testified at his homicide trial.
Rosfeld testified that he knew from radio dispatch communication that there had been between 10 and 12 shots fired during the drive-by shooting that happened just about a mile and half from where he encountered the suspect vehicle and Rose, which Rosfeld said signaled to him that there may have been more than one armed suspect in the car.
Not surprised
REALLY, what message is that.policeman can commit murder .WOW
Ok... back to your regular scheduled programming
According to history very few cops had been tried and convicted for similar killing, which means no possible strong precedence in favour of victims and we can conclude those shot by happy trigger cops were actually criminals and killings were deemed right.
This is a senseless travesty of justice. All the men, women, boys, and girls that have been systematically executed by the police deserve justice, not this farce.
What’s New. Nothing has changed. Legalized Murder
Could the young man have gotten a fair trial like this cop did? Oh wait no because this officer made himself judge and jury.. let me remind everyone there is still a God, an ultimate judge period
Entry level Job+ unskilled labor = License to kill
Injustice.
So officers just have to wait and be sitting ducks so they can get shot? Cops have a right to protect themselves and their communities. Antwon was no angel; in fact, this “victim” has quite a long rep sheet. Don’t break the law and you won’t get shot by cops.
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We need to look at the jurors they are the ones letting them off
Justice was served! Running from an officer after being involved in a shooting on the streets makes you a threat to society, gunned pulled on officer or nor, you must be shot to protect society. You already proved you are a threat. Finding said weapons in the car furthers it.
The jury. Was anyone sitting on that jury black?
Great decision.
Wow.
How sickening they continue to hide behind a badge and get off with only a slap to the hand
Distorted justice again. Anton Rose was running away. Why do cops have to shoot to kill? Apparently, the police do not have the proper training the cops are running so scared they have shoot people in the back numerous times.
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I feel he is guilty. But as in all cases, a judge and jury has spoken and that is our justice system.
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Feel bad for the kid and his parents but he was out shooting at people. Guess black lives only matter if it’s a white person who shot ya. What about the black guy this kid shot?
FACT: YOU THINK WE HAVE NOT NOTICED HOW POLICE ALWAYS SEEM TO GET ACQUITED FOR IDIOT MURDERS COMMITED ON THE JOB? THE GOVT AND COURTS ARE ALL RIGGED; JURIES, TRIALS, JUDGES.... KEEPS THEM ALL EMPLOYED AT... FAILING NATION GAME..
ITS NICE A RIGGED JURY ACQUITS A COP WHO MURDERED SOMEONE... BUT THE COP HAS TO LIVE WITH THE GUILT... WE JUST HAD A 53 YR OLD COP SUICIDE; IN A CAR ON SCHOOL LOT.....BANG BANG YOU MIGHT AS WELL BE DEAD!
How does the DA NOT use an expert for handling these situations and the defense uses an expert and Rosfeld only! 2 witnesses used by defense and verdict in back in 3hrs. Smells fishy to me! DA drop the ball or fumbled on purpose. U make the call. Hope the Rose fam wins civil case
This verdict is garbage. Thomassey is garbage. The jury is garbage. There is no justice.
You should be able to shoot suspects fleeing a felony crime. This should never have even gone to court
All you have to do to is be white, preferably a cop. Say you felt threatened with no evidence to suppprt your claim and you’ll get off free. It happens 99% of the time
Why Am I not surprised.smh
Justice has been served thru our courts
Sounds about white
That is perfect. He was just doing his job.
Don't participate in drive by shootings and don't run from the police. This case should have never gone to court.
Damn!!!
If I was policeman this would embarrass me!
They charged him with murder in order to ensure that he would not be convicted. It’s the modus operandi of District Attorneys who want it to appear that they are taking action while at the same time making sure these killer cops get off. No jury will convict a cop of murder,ever.
Can't understand juries! Look at O.j Simpson. Cut his wife's head off and walked
but they’re so quick to make a peaceful arrest and then take an uncultured swine white terrorist to wendy’s after he’s done shooting up a school or a church...? iiight, copy.
Dream_Chaser_24 i just continued to scroll since this is the norm.
fuck
CNN SUCKS
I enjoy reading the tweets from BOTS and all the perfect know it all people. Some people are so blessed to be perfect and have all the knowledge.
Apologize CNN! Two years of fake Russian Collusion News!!!!!
When was the last time a white power abusing police officer found guilty?
The comments are funny, especially the ones discounting the jury. Racism is alive in the black community.
Maybe don't hire people who are chicken shits to be police? Also people that know how to subdue a suspect without killing them? Police don't have the authority to kill anyone they deem a threat. That's not how our judicial process works.
While I think this officer could’ve taken better measures, none of us know the threats these officers face on a daily basis. If you think your life is in danger, you would take the same measures. As an officer, you should be trained not to act impulsively, but we are all human.
Not surprised.
Yikes.
Shot in the back three times? The jury knows more than me so...
Shot three times in the back while running away and posing no threat to the piece of *&$& officer. Not guilty. Seriously America was the fuck up.
And then people say there is no white privilege...
WTF!!!!
Shameful.
CNN sucks!
Did he kill anyone in his drive by shooting?
The officer also has a duty to protect others. If the person is running, and there is reason to believe the person could hurt others, then shoot. It isn’t just about if the cop feels threatened. It is also about protecting others that could be threatened.
Why am I not surprised 😐
Verdicts, like this, are the main reason that the general public, not only, doesn’t trust the police but also doesn’t like the police. When the evidence is overwhelming and yet, somehow, justice still isn’t served. Strongly resembles entitlement!
You do not have to run he was planning on shooting anyway remember the man lying down with his hand up in the street pow pow he was not running 😒😒
He couldn't get away with this
Doesn't matter if you run from a cop he should be able to catch you besides shooting someone that's just a crick of shit
The jurors were fixed at this trial
Of course he's found not guilty
Nice. Now how come all the talk was about this nice kid who was going to be someone some day according to his parents, and not a word about the the other nice kid He shot in the drive by? But let's go after the white cop.
Black lives matter Pittsburgh PA 💔
Hard to know what you would do, but even if he had a gun, he was running away, so threat somewhat diminished? Why did he run away? Did they find a gun? Sad another life lost for no reason
Policemen: Hey stop running away from me, or I will shoot you in the back because I am fearing for my life. GTFOH
The cops probably planted the weapon's in the vehicle to make it look like it was involved in a crime.
Lesson of the Day: Don't run from the cops.
Once again, dont put yourself in the position of being shot by a law enforcement officer. Not that hard. Obey the f ing laws
No other news🤣🤣🤣
Remember, the same Caucasians talking 💩 OnHere are the same ones who call you their Black/Asian/Latinx/Native friend & smile in your face. No white “friends” until white people hold killer cops accountable.
He should be in jail
A jury of 12 civilians acquitted the guy. So, who is everyone pissed at?
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Shot in the BACK!! Murder!🤬😡
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Uh-oh,not what was expected by some or desired by others. The odoriferous fecal matter is about to collide with the oscillating air-displacement device!
Let’s riot!!!!
Best economy ever. That is a fact. Under Democrats this prosperity would disappear. That also is a fact.
FUCK THIS
American white justice....🥴
WAHT!!!!!!!
Maybe there was Russian collusion you should look into Russian collusion
White ppl get away with anything and everything...BLK ppl can't cross the street without being harrassed...but..the justice department was built to protect white ppl and that is what they do best
They are never found guilty
Same ol bullshit
Cop shoots kid in the back three times....yea....that sounds justifiable
Strange!!!
Cops always pull the 'even tho he was running, I felt for my life' card. Cops like this are the reason no one trusts the good ones.
There are no words for this. Just another injustice that could have been prevented with better policing practices.
Can we equip officers with some sort of lasso to prevent ppl from running or you can just not run all together do nobody learn from past incidents when you run from a cop?
Wish I'm shocked!
This is some 🐂💩
Cnn puts people on that said they had evidence like that lying pos Adam shift. They all knew they had no evidence. Only fool watch cnn, fools.
This one wasn’t easy. The vehicle was just used in a shooting, so it was pretty hard to get a conviction.
I’m sure the jury had a mix of races so your “white privilege” comments are pure ignorance. If a judge made the decsion, okay, but he was found NOT GUILTY by a jury. The system worked.
Even though the officer was vindicated by a jury of his peers I have no doubt the wacky left will try to blame Trump for this.
He never shoukd have been shot ... but he never should have ran either
'...said the officer felt threatened and thought he'd seen what might have been a gun.' I wonder how many innocent verdicts rest on this claim? 🙄
It’s simple. Don’t do a drive by shooting. Simply obey the law.
CourtnyJodonTV Wrong
Probably had to be there.
now it begin's …
Why have a trial not surprise
So when the police department says, wait for the facts....you know what’s coming! Not guilt verdict. This is a game of calm people down and they know he will be found innocent. Percentages prove I am right!
This wasn’t about race. Many will refuse to believe the facts which are simply that this case was about a drive by shooting.
Of course. They took a Jury from a county with about 20k Black people to rule on a case from a county of 150k black people. NoJustice
That’s breaking news? How many members of law enforcement are ever found guilty of anything, especially murder? If people of color & poor people were judged the same way police officers are, the jails & prisons would be empty.
I guess s badge is a free pass from justice.
This proves the system is UNJUST!!!!!!!
Wow but a black man can get indicted on a federal marijuana case & jury finds him guilty & sentence him to 4-10 yrs 1st offense for less than a lb. TrueStory HeGotThatPrivilege 🧐
obeythelaw livepeacefully
No doubt the defendant heard the verdict loud and clear. Geezus Mary, that’s a nice set a flappers.
Of course they did
I don't think anyone can really make intelligent comments, unless you have been in this position yourself. You don't have time to think when you feel your life is threatened, if you do... it usually does not turn out well for you. Sad a life was lost. My heart goes to the family
My god legal murderers scary shit
Michael Rosfield not found guilty in death of Antwon Rose ,protests begin.
This is America. Don’t forget that.
Wow!
Antwon Rose II is dead, by the hands and actions of Michael Rosfeld, killed by Michael Rosfeld, shot dead by Michael Rosfeld. Michael Rosfeld caused the death of Antwon Rose II...Do you still think Mchael Rosfeld is not gilty of causing the death of Antwon Rose II ?
License to kill. 🤮
He was shot in the back 3 times for running away from a traffic stop. Someone running AWAY FROM YOU doesn’t justify the need to shoot them.
White cop cleared in fatal shooting of black teenager.
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Dude looks stoned in the pic lmao
The jury acquitted Michael Rosfield after deliberating for less than four hours Friday evening.
Dindu nuffin.
i'm sure he was scared for his life..did he wear his tampon that day 🙄
Are they short of coppers
Can we get an update on Russian Collusion?
Wonder if we’ll get a quote from the victim of the drive-by Rose took part in before the officer shot him? See how he feels about the verdict.
Wtf
ACAB.
It’s sad all the way around. But the young man did participate in a drive-by shooting seconds before. And had a fun on him. I blame Society.
Fucking of course not. 😡😡😡😡
The police are criminals.
Not surprised at all. Sounds about white.
Well, Pittsburgh is gonna burn tonight 😬
Shock
Justice has been served.
WHAT!!!!!!!? What was the makeup of the jury?
What else is new? This is so wrong!
Life lesson to all you thugs out there. Don’t. Run. From. The. Police.
Don’t commit crimes/comply and this won’t happen.
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Shocking
Shot a kid running away in the back = Not guilty. SMDH. Same shit, different day. AntwonRose
Of course.
Sounds about white... 🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️
Unbelievable!
Shocker.
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