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Funny Cide, the 2003 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner, dies at 23
Read full article: Funny Cide, the 2003 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner, dies at 23Funny Cide, the “Gutsy Gelding” who became a fan favorite after winning the Kentucky Derby and Preakness in 2003, has died from complications of colic.
La Marque officer cleared by grand jury in fatal shooting of 22-year-old Joshua Feast
Read full article: La Marque officer cleared by grand jury in fatal shooting of 22-year-old Joshua FeastOn Tuesday, a grand jury has cleared a La Marque officer in the fatal shooting of 22-year-old Joshua Feast, according to the Galveston County District Attorney’s Office.
Attorney Ben Crump, George Floyd’s brother, and others march for justice for Black man killed in Texas
Read full article: Attorney Ben Crump, George Floyd’s brother, and others march for justice for Black man killed in TexasLA MARQUE, Texas – It’s been a month since Joshua Feast was shot and killed in La Marque, Texas. On Saturday, Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump, the NAACP, George Floyd’s brother, Pamela Turner’s sister and Danny Thomas marched with people in the La Marque community. Feast was shot and killed by La Marque police officer Jose Santos on Dec. 9. Crump said too many black men are shot while running away. People in the La Marque community say they’re making sure Joshua’s name and legacy live on.
Family demands justice for Joshua Feast; Demonstrators march to La Marque Police Dept.
Read full article: Family demands justice for Joshua Feast; Demonstrators march to La Marque Police Dept.Nearly three weeks ago, 22-year-old Joshua Feast was shot and killed by a La Marque police officer. On Saturday, people marched from the Food Rite store to the La Marque Police Department. “To me he was a fun-loving kid that likes to be up under his mother,” Lakeisha Feast, Joshua’s mother said. On December 9, a La Marque police officer named Jose Santos killed Joshua, a 22-year-old Black man. Bodycam video released Dec. 21 shows La Marque Police Officer Jose Santos shooting at Feast while he runs away.
March planned to protest fatal officer-involved shooting of Joshua Feast in La Marque
Read full article: March planned to protest fatal officer-involved shooting of Joshua Feast in La MarqueHOUSTON – A march for justice is planned in La Marque Saturday morning for Joshua Feast, the black man shot and killed by a police officer on Dec 9. The group will walk nine minutes to the La Marque Police Department on Bayou Road. Feast’s family and the community plan to call for the firing of Officer Santos as well as the resignation of the police chief. Bodycam video released Dec. 21 shows La Marque Police Officer Jose Santos shooting at Feast while he runs away. ORIGINAL STORY: 22-year-old man fatally shot by La Marque police officer, department saysAuthorities said Feast had felony warrants out for his arrest at the time and was a person of interest in recent drive-by shootings.
La Marque police release bodycam video from fatal shooting of Joshua Feast
Read full article: La Marque police release bodycam video from fatal shooting of Joshua FeastLA MARQUE, Texas – La Marque police released video Monday from the bodyworn camera of the officer who shot a man to death earlier this month. The City of La Marque said they received requests for Officer Jose Santos’ bodyworn camera footage in the Dec. 9 shooting of 22-year-old Joshua Feast. “We know our community has questions,” said La Marque Police Chief Kirk Jackson. “There have been calls from the community for the immediate termination of Officer Santos,” said La Marque City Manager Tink Jackson. We ask for your continued patience.”What happenedPolice said victim Joshua Feast had been named a person of interest in shootings in La Marque.
Attorney Ben Crump renews call for La Marque officer’s firing, body camera footage following independent autopsy in fatal shooting of Joshua Feast
Read full article: Attorney Ben Crump renews call for La Marque officer’s firing, body camera footage following independent autopsy in fatal shooting of Joshua FeastHOUSTON – Civil rights attorney Ben Crump renewed his call for the release of body camera footage in the death of Joshua Feast following the results of an independent autopsy announced Thursday. Crump has previously called for the firing of a La Marque police officer who has been involved in two fatal shootings. Officer Jose Santos was identified as the officer who shot and killed Joshua Feast during an encounter Dec. 9. Investigators said Feast got out of a vehicle and ran across the street into a driveway when Santos opened fire. A visitation and funeral are being held Friday at New Life Church of Texas from 9 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. at 2801 Palmer Highway in Texas City.
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump demands release of video, firing of officer in fatal shooting of Joshua Feast
Read full article: Civil rights attorney Ben Crump demands release of video, firing of officer in fatal shooting of Joshua FeastLA MARQUE, Texas – Civil rights attorney Ben Crump called for the firing of a La Marque police officer who has been involved in two fatal shootings. Office Jose Santos was identified as the officer who shot and killed Joshua Feast during an encounter Dec. 9. Investigators said Feast got out of a vehicle and ran across the street into a driveway when Santos opened fire. (KPRC)Authorities said they are investigating the shooting and that all La Marque police officers wear body cameras. Feast’s death was the second fatal shooting in which Santos has been involved.
Community demands justice for 22-year-old Black man killed by La Marque police officer
Read full article: Community demands justice for 22-year-old Black man killed by La Marque police officerHOUSTON – Many community leaders marched Saturday afternoon to demand justice for Joshua Feast, a 22-year-old Black man who was recently killed by a La Marque Police Department officer. The march was organized by young people and occurred at La Marque City Hall. Officials said the shooting occurred in the 1000 block of Pirtle Street around 11:15 p.m. on Wednesday. According to officials, Feast got out of a vehicle and ran across the street into a driveway when a La Marque officer opened fire. They call for the resignation of La Marque Chief of Police Kirk Jackson, the release of body cam footage, the firing of officer Jose Santos, and for the LMPD to implement 21st-century community policing.
22-year-old man fatally shot by La Marque police officer, department says
Read full article: 22-year-old man fatally shot by La Marque police officer, department saysLA MARQUE, Texas – A 22-year-old man was fatally shot by an officer Wednesday, according to the La Marque Police Department. According to officials, the man, identified as Joshua Feast, got out of a vehicle and ran across the street into a driveway when a La Marque officer opened fire. Jackson said La Marque residents have made reports of gunshots in the area. Mayor Pro Tem Keith Bell of La Marque said he knew the man because he went to one of his childcare facilities. At approximately 11:15 p.m., on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, a La Marque Police Officer was involved in a fatal shooting... Posted by La Marque Police Department on Wednesday, December 9, 2020According to the La Marque Police Department, Santos will be placed on administrative leave during an internal investigation.