Minneapolis Police Chief: 'Justine did not have to die'

333 views · Published 21 July 2017 · 2:01 · Indexed 27 October 2026

Channel: FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul · 2017 · News & Politics

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Making her first statement since the fatal officer-involved shooting of an Australian national in south Minneapolis, Minneapolis Police Chief Janeé Harteau told the public Thursday afternoon that Justine Damond did not have to die. 

"On our squad cars you will find the words, 'To protect with courage and serve with compassion,'" Harteau said as the press conference opened. "This did not happen."

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