News Video Shows Indy Police Officers Kicking Suspect

News Video Shows Indy Police Officers Kicking Suspect

Story Published: May 14, 2008 at 6:40 AM EDT

Story Updated: May 14, 2008 at 6:40 AM EDT

By Peter Ambrose

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Indianapolis police say officers were
justified in repeatedly kicking a burglary suspect they chased down
after a pursuit.


A WTHR-TV news helicopter shot video footage yesterday of officers kicking 26-year-old Felipe Elvarado of Indianapolis at least five times as he lie on the ground. One blow appeared to strike Elverado's head while arms were pinned behind his back.

Police say the officers were justified in kicking Elvarado because he resisted even after being shot with a Taser and appeared to be reaching for a knife.

But the Reverend David Greene of Second Baptist Church in
Indianapolis says the kicks go beyond reasonable force. He says many
inner-city residents, especially blacks, have a deep distrust for police despite department efforts to build bridges within the community.

(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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