Michael Slager Trial Day 1 Part 3 11/03/16

TL;DR

Witness testifies about the events leading up to and including the shooting, emphasizing that the victim did not deserve to be shot.

Transcript

all right thank you welcome back your next witness you swear the testimony you shall get the pork McGary in the trial this case would be the truth the whole truth nothing but the truth so help you God okay yes sir my name is Pierre Fulton fue el tio I'm doing excellent today I'm 30 years old no Charleston basic yes ma'am yes ma'am yes ma'am I am I ... Read More

Key Insights

• 😚 The witness had a close relationship with the victim and frequently received rides home from them.
• 💛 The witness did not hear any confrontation or yelling between the victim and the police officer before the shooting.
• ❤️‍🔥 The witness did not hear the officer yell "Taser" before the gunshots were fired.
• 👮 The witness does not support officers who do not do their job properly.
• 🌠 The witness believes that the victim did not deserve to be shot.
• 👮 The witness did not have any negative opinions about the police department, but they had personal issues with certain officers.
• 😨 The witness did not see any weapons or drugs in the car.
• 🫢 The witness felt shocked and saddened by the whole situation.

Questions & Answers

Q: Did the witness and the victim have a close relationship?

Yes, the witness frequently received rides home from the victim and they had plans to spend the day together.

Q: Did the witness ever hear the victim talk about doing drugs?

No, the witness never heard the victim talk about doing drugs.

Q: Did the witness hear any yelling or confrontation between the victim and the police officer before the shooting?

The witness did not hear any yelling or confrontation before the shooting, they were focused on their phone at the time.

Q: Did the witness have any negative opinions about the North Charleston Police Department prior to the incident?

The witness did not have any negative opinions about the police department in general, but they did express that they do not support officers who do not do their job properly.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The witness works at a warehouse called Brown Distribution and frequently receives rides home from the victim, who owned a van.

• On the day of the shooting, they planned to go to a food bank together and have a cookout later.

• While driving, the witness saw the victim get pulled over by a police officer, and shortly after, the victim ran from the car and the witness heard gunshots.