No Different Than Gang Activity – Officer Seivert in Princeton WV – Armed Home Invasion and Murder June 2024

No Different Than Gang Activity

This is shocking. EXCELLENT commentary and break-down by attorney.

“This is our fucking city.” — Officer Seivert

Any armed person is dangerous. An entitled, “officialized” armed person is positively deadly. BEWARE

This looks like a pre-planned kill squad attack

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A neighbor complained that their grass was harmed by victim’s 4-wheeler. Cops show up, trespassing, ignoring fourth amendment, no investigation to property rights or boundaries, guns drawn, aggressive; they enter his house against objections, illegally, no warrant, and proceeded to shoot victim dead; no filming on bodycam.

https://153news.net/watch_video.php?v=8559NXY5UWX5

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfXtmXwah7E

According to the 1980 Supreme Court opinion in Payton v. New York, in order to legally arrest someone in a home, rather than in a public place, absent consent or exigent circumstances, police officers must have a warrant.

Details, incl. full lawsuit and officer’s deposition transcript: https://thecivilrightslawyer.com/2024/05/28/cops-kill-man-for-driving-atv-in-neighbors-yard/

Media Report: https://www.wvnstv.com/news/crime/mercer-county-crime/mercer-county-mother-sues-city-of-princeton-after-son-dies-in-officer-involved-shooting/amp/

City of Princeton WV: https://www.facebook.com/share/86DL7hegV6UiGeQN/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

The video discusses a tragic incident involving the fatal shooting of a man, Barry Yearout, by a Princeton, West Virginia police officer. The incident began with a complaint from a neighbor about Yearout allegedly driving his ATV through her yard. Officers responded to the complaint and, after a confrontation, forced entry into Yearout’s home and shot him.

Key Facts:

1. Incident Details: The police officers were initially responding to a neighbor’s complaint that Yearout had driven his ATV through her yard. The situation escalated when officers entered Yearout’s property and then forced entry into his home. The officer who shot Yearout claimed that Yearout had a baseball bat and refused to drop it. However, the officer involved was not wearing a body camera despite department policy, raising questions about the legitimacy of the shooting.
2. Legal Actions: A federal lawsuit has been filed by Yearout’s family, challenging the actions of the police officers involved. The lawsuit includes deposition transcripts and bodycam footage from other officers that were present at the scene. The lawsuit argues that the officers’ actions were excessive and violated Yearout’s constitutional rights.
3. Community and Legal Reactions: There has been significant community and online discussion about the incident, with varying opinions on the justification of the shooting. Some argue that the officers’ entry into Yearout’s home was unlawful and that Yearout had the right to defend himself. Others debate whether the officer’s actions were justified under the circumstances.

Current Status: The case is currently in the legal system with ongoing proceedings related to the lawsuit filed by Yearout’s family. There have been no criminal charges reported against the officer involved at this time.

Expected Outcome: The expected outcome will depend on the legal process. The lawsuit could result in financial compensation to Yearout’s family and potential policy changes within the police department. It may also lead to further scrutiny of police practices and the use of body cameras to ensure accountability.

For more detailed information, you can refer to sources like The Civil Rights Lawyer and AR15.com.