Thursday, September 29, 2016

Man Fatally Shot by California Cop Had Vape Smoking Device: Police

Police in a San Diego suburb said Wednesday that the item held by an African-American man who was fatally shot after allegedly taking a "shooting stance" was a vape smoking device.

El Cajon police identified the man who was killed Tuesday as Alfred Okwera Olango, 38. His death sparked protests in the city of about 99,400 people about 15 miles northeast of San Diego. Protesters blocked traffic Wednesday but were peaceful, NBC San Diego reported

Police have said 911 calls that began shortly after 1 p.m. indicated that Olango was "not acting like himself" and was walking in traffic.  

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