And his momma says “Taevon was always a good boy!”
Seriously though: the only reason that this lawsuit was filed (besides the easy money, of course) is grounded on the fact that “..over 70 bullets…” were fired by police. If it was only one bullet that killed poor Taevon, who would be just as dead, the lawsuit would not have materalized.
This loser had NOTHING going for him in life. Must take a lot of shooting to bring down someone who’s 5’7″ and 260 pounds.
A review of his arrest record shows possession of handgun; possession of drugs with intent to distribute; assault; attempted to wrestle gun away from an officer; yadda yadda.
And for this skel his mom gets to beg for $30 mil? Wonder how much pops wants (yeah, if he even knows that he had sired this kid or he hasn’t died on the streets yet).
From various weblogs:
According to the suit, filed last week in U.S. District Court in Baltimore, “The barrage of bullets was so intense that they not only took his life but also destroyed his automobile.” The suit states as Cann was “succumbing from his wounds, one of the defendants reloaded his weapon and shot Mr. Cann in the back of the head.”
The suit describes the sequence of events that led to police using 70 gunshots to stop Cann. According to court documents, Cann went to a BP gas station at Merritt Boulevard and Dunman Way for gas when two men in civilian clothes “rushed toward his car and pointed handguns at him.” The suit explains that Cann, scared for his life, “put his car in reverse to avoid being shot,” and “suddenly without warning, a Baltimore County police vehicle rammed him from behind.”
This is when, according to the lawsuit, police “surrounded his automobile and shot him to death,” despite the fact Cann had his hands in the air.
The lawsuit alleges officers seized $1,784 from Cann’s body after he was pronounced dead at the scene and “refused to return it to his mother or his estate.”
Gwendolyn seeks damages not just for punitive measures, but for mental anguish, emotional pain and suffering and the loss of “protection, attention, advise, counsel and love of her son.”
Hope her lawyer gets her a fair share – I figure about $1 for each of the above.
The number of shots fired is irrelevant. This piece of human garbage was trying to kill police officers with his car, a deadly weapon. The police met force with force. They reacted properly and swiftly. This suit should get tossed. Maybe the local hoods will think twice before they _ _ _ _ with the police. Seems to me people have rights and protections so long as they conduct themselves within the laws of society. Also seems only fair that when you make the choice to defy the laws of society that you forfeit your rights and protections and it’s “game on”. This clown lost.
Now really, are you folks really upset that much about this? These lawsuits virtually never amount to anything. The only reason anyone thinks so, is because when they do, we hear about it on the 24 our news cycle for a week.
I’m not familiar with the entire situation, but if the guy was trying to run down the police, there’s no way this woman gets any money, regardless of the number of shots. It’s like when an inmate sues over not being able to get chunky peanut butter. We hear about it, but the guy doesn’t get anything, and the case gets thrown out well before any trial starts.
It is a little disturbing though, that so many of you react in such a way when you don’t know all the facts, like for instance, did they continue to fire at the suspect after the car had come to a stop? Things like that. I’m not saying the lawsuit is justified (it’s probably not even close), but damn, not everyone that sues is in the wrong.
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And his momma says “Taevon was always a good boy!”
Seriously though: the only reason that this lawsuit was filed (besides the easy money, of course) is grounded on the fact that “..over 70 bullets…” were fired by police. If it was only one bullet that killed poor Taevon, who would be just as dead, the lawsuit would not have materalized.
Only in his photos – maybe.
This loser had NOTHING going for him in life. Must take a lot of shooting to bring down someone who’s 5’7″ and 260 pounds.
A review of his arrest record shows possession of handgun; possession of drugs with intent to distribute; assault; attempted to wrestle gun away from an officer; yadda yadda.
And for this skel his mom gets to beg for $30 mil? Wonder how much pops wants (yeah, if he even knows that he had sired this kid or he hasn’t died on the streets yet).
From various weblogs:
According to the suit, filed last week in U.S. District Court in Baltimore, “The barrage of bullets was so intense that they not only took his life but also destroyed his automobile.” The suit states as Cann was “succumbing from his wounds, one of the defendants reloaded his weapon and shot Mr. Cann in the back of the head.”
The suit describes the sequence of events that led to police using 70 gunshots to stop Cann. According to court documents, Cann went to a BP gas station at Merritt Boulevard and Dunman Way for gas when two men in civilian clothes “rushed toward his car and pointed handguns at him.” The suit explains that Cann, scared for his life, “put his car in reverse to avoid being shot,” and “suddenly without warning, a Baltimore County police vehicle rammed him from behind.”
This is when, according to the lawsuit, police “surrounded his automobile and shot him to death,” despite the fact Cann had his hands in the air.
The lawsuit alleges officers seized $1,784 from Cann’s body after he was pronounced dead at the scene and “refused to return it to his mother or his estate.”
Gwendolyn seeks damages not just for punitive measures, but for mental anguish, emotional pain and suffering and the loss of “protection, attention, advise, counsel and love of her son.”
Hope her lawyer gets her a fair share – I figure about $1 for each of the above.
should spend bullets #71-100 on the plaintiff attorney(s)
was a bullet. LOL; I know how he felt.
((Pointing Finger))
EVIL!
(laugh)
The number of shots fired is irrelevant. This piece of human garbage was trying to kill police officers with his car, a deadly weapon. The police met force with force. They reacted properly and swiftly. This suit should get tossed. Maybe the local hoods will think twice before they _ _ _ _ with the police. Seems to me people have rights and protections so long as they conduct themselves within the laws of society. Also seems only fair that when you make the choice to defy the laws of society that you forfeit your rights and protections and it’s “game on”. This clown lost.
Maybe the police need to go back to the shooting range.
Another lottery ticket for a parent who is looking for money at the expense of the death son who was a loser.
Gee, I wonder why the mamma is filing the suit? Could it be that she don’t know who the daddy is?
Now really, are you folks really upset that much about this? These lawsuits virtually never amount to anything. The only reason anyone thinks so, is because when they do, we hear about it on the 24 our news cycle for a week.
I’m not familiar with the entire situation, but if the guy was trying to run down the police, there’s no way this woman gets any money, regardless of the number of shots. It’s like when an inmate sues over not being able to get chunky peanut butter. We hear about it, but the guy doesn’t get anything, and the case gets thrown out well before any trial starts.
It is a little disturbing though, that so many of you react in such a way when you don’t know all the facts, like for instance, did they continue to fire at the suspect after the car had come to a stop? Things like that. I’m not saying the lawsuit is justified (it’s probably not even close), but damn, not everyone that sues is in the wrong.