the cops will investigate themselves.
regardless of whether the cops' actions were indeed reasonable or justified, if the investigation finds they are, it will be viewed as tainted. as it should be.
this is why we are supposed to have elected officials overseeing these employees. its up to the elected officials to protect citizens from abuse by government employees. that system, if it ever worked, broke down a long time ago, so no one trusts it anymore.
it is hard to say how this will play out, or even what really happened, as everyone will have their own story, and the lawyers for those involved will make sure they have their stories well memorized.
at least the victim is not dead and can speak up for himself.
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