This is a case where an elderly woman was killed by narcotics officers during the forced entry of her home.
An early news release:
One source of confusion:
Assistant Chief Alan Dreher said the officers had a legal warrant and "knocked and announced" before they forced open the door. He said they were justified in returning fire when they were fired upon.Later in the article:
As the officers approached the house about 7 p.m., a woman inside started shooting, said Officer Joe Cobb, a police spokesman. The officers returned fire, wounding the woman, Cobb said.Did the shooting begin as they approached the house, or after they forced entry? I also notice that reports vary regarding the woman's age, describing her as 92 or 91 in various articles.
48 hours later: A typical article.
New facts:
- The Atlanta Police state they obtained the search warrant after undercover operatives purchased drugs at the same house some hours before the shootings.
- Officer James Polite, spokesperson for the Atlanta police, states that "Narcotics was found at the location"
Now: A current article.
New facts:
- According to the medical examiner, Kathryn's age is 88, though her friends and relatives say she is 92.
Edited 12/4/2006 to correct the spelling of Kathryn's name. (tipped off by Insane Pencil)
