Yesterdays, on You Tube, some released some audio tapes of the police scanner traffic in regards to the Metro shooting of Erik Scott at the Summerlin Costco. from Channel 13, KTNV: Las Vegas, NV-Audio recordings released on You Tube give us a glimpse into what happened before Erik Scott was killed by police inside a Summerlin Costco. The recordings are of Metro officers communicating with police dispatchers. But the scanner audio is adding to the frustration of Erik Scott's family members, who say it paints an incomplete picture of what they believe happened on July 1oth.
http://www.ktnv.com/Global/story.asp?S=12920574
A couple of things bother me: First, where did the tapes come from? Did they come from a police scanner at some one's house? Having listened to a police scanner for several years, but not now, all I can say is the clarity of the sound of the recordings is very clear. I just don't think a police scanner can be recorded to be that clear- unless of course, the TV and radio stations cleared it up, which I don't they could.
So, did someone from Metro release them, either with or without permission?
Second: Why did Costco start evacuating the store? When I worked at Wal-Mart, we had men with guns calls at our store from time to time and we never evacuated the store. Hell, one time we had Metro go through our store with shotguns and rifles out while looking for a man with a gun and we never evacuated the store.
Third, based on what I have read and heard, it still does not answer the question as to whether Scott actually pulled a gun on the officers. One officer said he did but as we know, we see what we want to see.
I have never accused Metro of intentionally shooting this guy but I think mistakes were made: by Costco, Metro and Scott.
I think Costco over reacted. Metro has given different stories, so I don't know who or what to believe and Scott by bringing the gun into Costco in the first place.
For instance, with Metro, the first story came out and it said an officer tapped Scott. I can see, if there was an emergency evacuation and Scott is tapped unexpectedly, he may pull out his weapon thinking it was a stranger and he was in danger.
And why Costco evacuated the store has me bewildered.
So, again, I don't think we will ever hear the whole story. The inquest will be a joke and the family will bring a lawsuit and then settle out of court.
So, we will never know what happened that summer day up in Summerlin.
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National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims
Slated for September 25, 2010
Las Vegas/NV ‐‐‐ The 4th annual observance of the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims will be commemorated on September 25, with crime victim/survivor and public awareness activities taking place in Washington, D.C. and in hundreds of communities across America, including the entire Las Vegas Valley.
In our nation’s capital, professionals and volunteers from homicide support and crime victim assistance organizations from across the country will join with surviving family members of murder victims at "Supporting Survivors: A Forum for Discussion” to explore issues survivors face, and ways that their needs can be best identified and met. The National Forum will culminate with the ceremonial unveiling of the “Murder Wall…Honoring Their Memories,” a powerful exhibit provided by the National Organization of Parents Of Murdered Children (POMC) inscribed with the names of thousands of murder victims (additional information about the National Forum and Observance is available at http://dayofremembrance.eventbrite.com).
The theme of this year’s National Day of Remembrance is “Remember; Remind; and Respect.” This simple message reflects on survivors who remember all the happiness and joy that their loved ones brought into their lives and into our world; reminds America – as individuals and communities – of what has been lost as a result of senseless murders; and rightfully request respect – for the lives of their loved ones; for their rights as surviving family members of homicide victims; and for court processes that bring murderers to justice, and justice to victims.
Here in Las Vegas the National Day of Remembrance will be commemorated by Survivors Meeting at Fireman’s Memorial Park from 6-7 pm.
According to Sarah Tortolini, the 2010 theme for the National Day of Remembrance is a “call to action” to all people in America who are concerned about homicide and other violent crimes.
“Those who share our concerns about the impact of murder should remember that they can make a significant difference in the lives of surviving family members of homicide by simply reaching out to them; remind themselves of the devastating impact of murder on our homes, neighborhoods, schools, businesses, tribal lands, and military bases, among other locations; and offer their personal respect for the lives of people who have been senselessly murdered, and for the ongoing needs of their surviving loved ones.”
“People in our community can let their voices be heard about how murder affects us all,“ Sarah Tortolini continued. “POMC and the Maryland Crime Victims’ Resource Center, Inc. are also sponsoring a national online survey to hear from survivors, justice officials, crime victim advocates and concerned community members about three areas that affect survivors of murder victims: family relationship dynamics following a homicide; the roles of law enforcement and survivors of homicide victims; and helping survivors access victim services and rights. We encourage members of our community to visit www.surveymonkey.com/s/W85FVQP and complete a brief online survey about how we can improve in these three areas for the benefit of surviving family members of murder victims.”
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