A Seattle Police Department officer was heard laughing and making jokes over the death of a woman who was fatally struck by another police officer.
Jaahnavi Kandula was in a crosswalk near Dexter Avenue North and Thomas Street when Officer Kevin Dave hit her with his police car at around 8 p.m. on Jan. 23.
Daniel Auderer, vice president of the Seattle Police Officers Guild, responded to the scene with Mike Solan, the guild’s president.The SPD released footage from Auderer’s bodycam, which contained controversial recordings that are now under investigation.
In the footage, Auderer can be heard suggesting that the officer involved in the collision was “going 50” and that it was “not reckless for a trained driver.” He also doubted that the victim was thrown 40 feet. However, subsequent reports noted that the officer was driving 74 in a 25 mile-per-hour zone, throwing Kandula at least 100 feet.
Auderer was heard saying:
“She is dead.” followed by laughter.
“It’s a regular person.”
“J...
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