Officers Involved In Fatal Facebook Live Shooting Of Dreasjon Reed Identified
Last month we reported the shocking police shooting of 21-year-old Dreasjon Reed which was caught on Facebook live video. The shocking footage caused outrage on social media as one of the officers could be heard laughing about a ‘close casket in reference to Reed’s body.
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Today, the IMPD has finally identified the officers involved in the deadly shooting. The officer who shot and killed Reed was identified as Dejoure Mercer, who has been with the department for four years. IMPD Officer Steven Scott, who is a 15-year veteran with the department, was identified as the officer who said the ‘closed casket’ remarks.
According to files Mercer has had no previous complaints during his time as a police officer.
“As Chief of Police, my responsibility is to protect the safety of all in our city, including our IMPD officers. With that in mind, I am following up on my commitment to be transparent with the community we serve,” Chief Randal Taylor in a statement.
The full disclosure will be made available to the public when it is approved.
Reed was shot and killed on May 6 following a vehicle pursuit. He filmed the entire thing with his phone.
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