Police Say Shooting Victim Was Wanted for Handling Stolen Goods

According to an official report on the police-involved shooting, they were at the corner of King Street and East Collet Canal attempting to detain Swaso for handling stolen goods, when he ran away. The report goes on to say that police set chase after Swaso who escaped into a bushy lot. While searching the overgrown property, Swaso tried to grab the police firearm and that’s when a struggle ensued and the firearm went off, hitting the victim in the chest. Today, police officers were canvassing the area speaking with residents about what happened. Swaso’s girlfriend says she has questions.

Voice of: Girlfriend of Shooting Victim

“Honestly I want to ask the same question because no warning shot neva buss. He still ina ih uniform along with ih next co-worker.”

Duane Moody

“So he was not by himself when this happened?”

Voice of: Girlfriend of Shooting Victim

“No.”

Duane Moody

“What is the doctor saying because I understand that he was shot to the chest?”

Voice of: Girlfriend of Shooting Victim

“When I come, dehn mi see if they can find the bullet, but they can’t find the bullet. So dehn say that dehn wah do wah next x-ray today just in case that maybe di bullet wah travel or so. He’s ina wah lotta pain.”

Duane Moody

“Is he saying anything?”

Voice of: Girlfriend of Shooting Victim

“He is in shock. He neva expect that; he dah noh fi dehn world deh. He dah work from home – everybody know that: supervisor, manager, friend, co-workers, neighbours.”

Duane Moody

“…and then at the hands of a police officer.”

Voice of: Girlfriend of Shooting Victim

“That’s right, literally.”

Duane Moody

“So what now? Has police come to you guys to sit, talk or say anything?”

Voice of: Girlfriend of Shooting Victim

“Nope, nothing.”