Indiana Congressman André Carson expressed disappointment on Twitter Tuesday night over a “lack of accountability” in a grand jury’s decision to not recommend charges in the May 6 shooting of Dreasjon “Sean” Reed, in Indianapolis.
Special prosecutor Rosemary Khoury announced the findings of the jury during a Tuesday news conference from the Indiana State Police Museum.
Reed was shot and killed after Indianapolis Metro Police officers chased him, and he did not put down his gun. State police offered video that shows Reed drawing on Officer Dejoure Mercer before being shot.
Khoury held back tears as she said, “This has not been an easy task, and it’s a hefty heavy burden.”
When asked about the most difficult part of the process, she said, “The most challenging part was to not let my emotions become involved. There was a lot of evidence to sort through.”
She said from day one in this case, she strived for fairness.
“It’s a very sad situation,” she said. “No one wins here.”
Khoury said she’s confident the investigation was conducted in an impartial manner.
Congressman Andre Carson was far less magnanimous in his response to the grand jury’s decision.
“Today’s lack of accountability is disappointing. My heart remains with the family of Dreasjon Reed during this painful time,” Carson wrote in a tweet. “Today’s decision underscores the need for changes like the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.”
Rep. Carson added in a follow-up tweet that the grand jury’s decision “also illustrates why we need vigilance to bring about systematic change.”
WIBC host Tony Katz:
“Are you saying that the prosecutor here did not do her job, Mr. Carson? I want to hear him say ‘I think that the cops are bigots.’ Because what lack of accountability are you discussing here? You’re telling the Indiana State Police: ‘You didn’t come to the conclusion that I would like, therefore you’re wrong.’
“Well, that’s fine, but you’re a member of Congress, Rep. Carson. What’s with you? More important to be woke? Why don’t you explain yourself to the citizens of Indianapolis?
“And what kind of systemic change would you like to see? Because Sean Reed had a gun and was running from the police. So what kind of ‘systemic change’ are you looking for?
“Systemic change should involve not pulling a gun and shooting at police.
“What kind of systemic change do you want, Rep. Andre Carson?”
Click below to hear Tony’s full commentary.
