Linda Becerra Moran, a trans woman, was shot by LAPD officers after making a 911 call for help, claiming she was kidnapped. The incident occurred on February 7 when officers arrived at a motel and interacted with her. Despite expressing fear for her safety, the situation escalated when she retrieved a knife, prompting the police to shoot her. After three weeks on life support, Moran died. This incident has sparked discussions about the police's treatment of at-risk individuals and their response to emergency situations.
"I swear to you, I have no reason to lie," Moran says, expressing her desperation during the call for help before officers arrived at the motel.
"Don't touch me, if you're not going to help me," Moran stated in distress, highlighting her fear and the lack of immediate assistance from the police.
The officers, after engaging with her, discussed "putting her in cuffs," reflecting an approach focused on control rather than care for her safety.
Moran's tragic death raises grave concerns about the treatment of vulnerable individuals in crisis, emphasizing the necessity for improved police handling of such situations.
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