Relative of man slain by Shreveport police calls for FBI inquiry

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http://www.shreveporttimes.com/videonetwork/1795467293001/Jimmerlynn-Glover

A relative of the Shreveport man who was killed Saturday by Shreveport police says she has more questions than answers after hearing eyewitness statements about the shooting.

Jimmerlynn Glover says police have yet to provide the family details of the events that led to the death of her 22-year-old nephew, Deeric Bailey. However, two witnesses — one of whom has gone public — say Bailey was defenseless as officers opened fire on him along Interstate 20, Glover said.

“The girl who was in the car with him said she remembers one shot being fired during the chase,” Glover said. “Then the witness on the TV, we don’t even know him, said Deeric stopped and the officers then riddled the car with bullets.”

Glover said she called the FBI Monday to look into the case.

“I want to know why did it take that much force for an unarmed man?” she said. “He didn’t have a gun. They do that in Hollywood and the movies, not on the streets of Shreveport. “If his car was riddled with bullets, I want to know how many bullets did his body take?”

The chase early Saturday began when an officer, identified by police as Officer Jennifer Monereau, tried to stop a tan 2000 Lincoln Town Car on a traffic violation near Cotton at Common streets. The driver sped off and eventually was westbound on I-20 just west of the Linwood Avenue exit.

Police say the driver lost control of the vehicle, causing it to strike a concrete barrier alongside the interstate, then ignored further commands to surrender. The driver tried to drive away as officers exited their patrol cars and approached the crashed vehicle on foot. Police say the driver nearly ran down a passenger who had jumped out of the vehicle.

An officer, identified by police as Hai Phan, fired multiple shots, wounding the driver, who eventually drove the car to a stop alongside the top of an embankment beyond the interstate shoulder. The driver was taken to LSU Hospital in Shreveport, where he later was pronounced dead. Monereau was treated at the hospital for minor injuries, glass cuts she suffered when leaving her car while trying to make contact with Bailey.

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Shreveport police confirm that Monereau and Phan are on routine paid administrative leaving pending an inquiry into the slaying. Police Chief Willie Shaw has asked Caddo district attorney’s office to join the investigation.

“I can tell you there was only one officer who fired a weapon. But, to make sure, the other officer is on leave while the investigation is under way,” said police Sgt. Bill Goodin, assistant to the chief. “Like any other officer-involved shooting, the chief has contacted the district attorney’s office.”

According to past articles in The Times, Phan, 39, and Monereau, 29, both on the force six years, both are decorated officers. In January 2008, the two were given the Shreveport Police Department’s Lifesaving Award for their roles in talking down a woman who had threatened to jump from a high window. Aside from that, received a Departmental Accommodation in 2009 and the department’s Rookie of the Year award in 2008.

While the names of the victim and the officers have been released, authorities said dash camera imagery will not be released due to the ongoing investigation.

Bailey leaves behind two children. Described as outgoing, he was a family man who enjoyed fishing and playing dominoes, Glover said.

“My nephew was a good person,” she said. “Why he ran from the police, I don’t know.”

The shooting has sparked a community outcry. On Sunday, family and friends of Bailey gathered at Airport Park protesting Shreveport Police Department. Bailey’s friend Billy Stewart organized the even and a petition, which has about 600 signatures, Glover said.

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Somebody I know said they were downtown outside the club when the shit started.....they said dude had been playin wit his nose and poppin them pills and had lost his mind, said his homeboy had to keep a bunch of people from jumpin on him cuz he was buckin at everybody....then they say he went and got in his car and started blockin around the club and poppin the trunk and shit and they almost got him again smh.....he then supposedly took the drama over to the casino and thats where the police chase started....

Louisiana Crude

Sounds like old guy wasnt at his senses from reading the story and hearing your feedback of the situation.

Those Shreveport cops don't play.

It's sad situation for both the young man who died and the officer who fired the fatal shots.

Ajackson17

HAF BAYKED wrote: »

Somebody I know said they were downtown outside the club when the shit started.....they said dude had been playin wit his nose and poppin them pills and had lost his mind, said his homeboy had to keep a bunch of people from jumpin on him cuz he was buckin at everybody....then they say he went and got in his car and started blockin around the club and poppin the trunk and shit and they almost got him again smh.....he then supposedly took the drama over to the casino and thats where the police chase started....

There you have it folks.

caddo man

Toxicology report will say alot but the actual report should be more concise.

This story wont get more pub becuase of dude in Arkansas that did a Whodini and shot himself while handcuffed. (sarcasm)