A man who was charged with attempted murder after allegedly firing shots at Minneapolis officers amid George Floyd protests last year was acquitted of all counts. Jaleel Stallings, 29, of St. Paul, Minnesota, argued via lawyers that he acted in self-defense and fired three shots after being struck by rubber bullets, believing that he was being attacked by civilians, not police. Lawyers for the man said Stallings surrendered after realizing he was firing at police. No officers were injured, according to court documents. Stallings was facing two counts of second-degree attempted murder, assault, and other charges. Video footage and court documents said that the officers approached Stallings in an unmarked white van, and testimony from one of the officers said they did not identify themselves as police and didn’t warn Stallings if he didn’t comply, according to KARE. The documents said thatĀ Stallings “believed white supremacists (or, perhaps, other non-law enforcement …
Man Who Fired Shots at Minneapolis Officers During George Floyd Riots Is Acquitted
September 7, 2021
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