Police Kill Innocent Man Then Lie to Cover Up Mistake
In Ypsilanti, Michigan, 911 callers reported an erratic white van, leading to a fatal encounter with law enforcement. Police located the van, intentionally crashed into it twice, and fired 27 shots, killing 34-year-old Navy veteran John Andrew Jenuwine as the vehicle burned. Inconsistencies arose regarding the description of the van’s occupants and the presence of a weapon, as Jenuwine was white, alone, and unarmed. His parents were initially misled about the circumstances, and the family is now suing the county and deputies involved for wrongful death, alleging violations of Jenuwine’s constitutional rights and gross negligence. This incident raises questions about the effectiveness of police reforms and adherence to departmental policies, particularly concerning the use of deadly force and the failure to render aid.
John Q. Hosedrinker