The police department in Aurora, Colo., is investigating several officers who posed for photos at a memorial site for Elijah McClain — near where he was forcibly arrested last summer. The officers are on administrative leave with pay.
"An IA is in progress regarding photographs that were taken at that location". Statement coming soon from APD ChiefThe police chief released her statement confirming the internal investigation about an hour after Maass tweeted about the photos.called 911At the time,"McClain was walking home from a local convenience store carrying a bottle of iced tea," ashas reported.
Last week, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis took the rare step of ordering a new investigation into McClain's death, telling Attorney General Phil Weiser to prosecute the case if the facts warrant criminal charges. "They murdered him. They are bullies with badges," McClain's mother, Sheneen McClain, said of the Aurora policeIn February, the Aurora Police Department cleared the three officers involved in the fatal encounter — Nathan Woodyard, Jason Rosenblatt and Randy Roedema.
McClain's death has come under renewed scrutiny in recent weeks, as mass protests have focused public outrage over police killings of Blacks and other minorities.
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