Public defender slams San Francisco cops for firing at man with fake gun

Surveillance video shows San Francisco police officers driving alongside Jose Corvera, 51, as he's riding one bike while pushing a second in the Mission District.

Officers try to contact him but within moments, Corvera gets off the bike, runs off and then pulls a weapon near 18th and Shotwell on Aug. 6.But he did not drop the gun, and then what sounds like a gunshot is heard.Corvera was not shot."At multiple times during the incident, various officers can be heard saying that Mr. Corvera was pointing his gun in their direction," said police Commander Paul Yep.Two officers from the Byview station fired their rifles at him, again missing.

The public defender's office says officers dangerously escalated the situation after an unnecessary and "biased" stop. In a statement, Corvera's attorney, Deputy Public Defender Alexa Horner said in part, "Mr. Corvera tried to walk away. He then hid behind a parked car while holding onto a prop gun he carries for protection. It remains unclear whether he fired any of the blank rounds before police responded with gunshots."By clicking Sign Up, I confirm

Public defender must go. This joker putting all our lives in danger by defending idiots running around with fake guns and military clothes. How's anyone supposed to know a fake gun from real? Wait til he kills someone?

That's why I refuse to go to sf anymore. They defend the criminals more than they do hardworking business owners and civilians

Are you aware that blanks sound just like a regular gun shots?

And how the hell were they supposed to know that was a fake gun?🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

What is wrong with the public defenders in this city Let’s see we’re the police supposed to say hold on for a minute buddy we need to see if the gun is real or not . These people should be fired.

I think this lawyer got their license from an online school that is not accredited

Officers need more target practice!!

If the cops had killed the guy, San Francisco would have built a memorial to him.

It was stupid crazy are not to fire officer’s.

San Francisco, huh? What else would you expect?

You play stupid games win stupid prizes. How the hell is SFPD supposed to automatically know what’s real and what’s not real? You gotta assume it’s all real. If a dummy is running around with a gun menacing people then you gotta take him down. No question. No time for woke shit.

Really ? And how are police officers supposed to know it was a fake gun which fires blanks ? Hypothetically speaking, if the police had shot this person, the shooting would clearly be justified.

They would’ve caught shit if they did hit him. Thanks to today’s society, they can’t win either way. Lame.

how do they know it's a fake gun?

Did the officers know at the time it was a “fake gun” firing blanks? Easy to bash someone when you’re not in the moment.

Never bring a fake gun-no bullets at gun fight !

So they’re supposed to know it’s a gun with blanks? sfdefender really is so full of shit. Working to release dangerous offenders.

More training is required if they missed.

Aww come on ktvu. You’re better than to use headlines with “blasting” in them

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