PITTSBURGH — People’s Justice for Jim Rogers marched through the streets of east liberty to make their voices heard Saturday evening.
A man, Jim Rogers, died at the hospital the day after police deployed a Taser on him in connection with a stolen bike investigation. Police said Rogers refused to comply with their orders. Neighbors caught the incident on cellphone video.
NOW: group ‘People’s Justice for Jim Rogers’ gathered outside Bakery Square demanding Pittsburgh Police release bodycam video of incident where homeless man was tased and later died during an arrest over a stolen bike. @WPXI pic.twitter.com/hX2SBi6Iyc
— Pete DeLuca WPXI (@PeteDeLucaTV) November 6, 2021
Mayor Bill Peduto said there needs to be thorough review of the police department’s Taser guidelines and policy. Mayor Peduto said he couldn’t discuss specifics due to the ongoing investigation by county police.
On 11 News at 11, Pete DeLuca spoke with the group and is telling us their message for the city.
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