Police shooting of homeless man sparks international outrage
The police fired on Boyd after he told them he was going to walk with them down the mountain. “Don’t change up the agreement,” Boyd said. “I’m going to try to walk with you.” He then told them he was not a murderer and then turned to pick up his possessions and prepare to walk toward the officers. It was then that an officer fired a flash-bang device, which apparently disoriented Boyd. The illegal camper then appears to pull out knives as an officer with a dog approached him. He then made a threatening gesture, and then started to turn away from police. Shots were then fired and Boyd fell to the ground. Blood spatters could be seen on the ground around him.