Zachary Hammond Shooting Video Released

Seneca, SC police have finally released the Dash Cam video of Zachary Hammond’s murder. Now, I can see why police officials refused at first to release the officer’s name, then later, refused to release the video. (at the end of the video, you can hear Lt. Tiller ask for his union rep, and right before he tries to explain what happens, his microphone goes silent)

The video clearly shows my previous assertions that the officer murdered Hammond for ‘contempt of cop‘ and nothing more. The officer was in full control of his own body and actively engaged Hammond as he tried leaving the scene. The officer aggressively and needlessly murdered Zachary Hammond in cold blood.

Though, in my opinion, the officer murdered Zachary in cold blood, police officials stated today the officer, Lt. Mark Tiller, will not face any charges – claiming he acted in self-defense because he was ‘in fear for his life’.

Tenth Circuit Solicitor Chrissy Adams stated that:

After careful consideration of the facts of the case, a thorough review of the state investigation, and an extensive review of all applicable law, I have determined that no criminal charges should be filed against Lt. Mark Tiller at the state level … The evidence from this investigation corroborates and supports Lt. Tiller’s belief that he was going to be run over. Therefore, the only conclusion that can be rendered is that deadly force was justified.

Seneca City Administrator Greg Dietterick released the following statement:

The past three months have been extremely difficult for the residents of Seneca, its city employees and the 45 members of its police force. While the effects of outside agitators to tear apart our community lingers, we are thankful the investigation has come to an end and shows Lt. Tiller was acting in self-defense.

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The night of July 26 was a tragic event for this community and I personally will always grieve for the Hammond family. I would like to thank the hard work of the local and state investigators who handled the cases expertly and professionally. I would like to thank Solicitor Adams, who suffered numerous personal attacks, for her diligence.

I thank Chief John Covington for his courage and strength during these trying times as he and his family have been repeatedly maligned.  I thank our Mayor and City Council for standing with us during this tragedy. It is now time to start healing Seneca.

Here is the video in slow motion:

Zachary Hammond Shooting Video Released is a post from Cop Block – Badges Don’t Grant Extra Rights