Kenyan Man Shot Dead by Police in Marietta, Georgia
A Kenyan man was on Thursday shot and killed by police in Marietta, Georgia on Thursday. Police say Joel Gatu Muturi, 23, of Marietta, tried to run over members of the Cobb Marietta Smyra Narcotics squad with his car. The anti-narcotics squad was serving a search warrant on Joel at the Liberty Pointe Apartments in Cobb County.
“Our undercover narcotics unit had run a series of investigations. This is one they were working very heavily and they were certainly looking to get this individual into custody. And did everything they could to prevent this type of event from happening,” said Lt. Colonel Robert Quigley of the Cobb County Sheriff’s office.
"When they were here at the apartment, they had contact with the suspect in that case. The suspect attempted to run over a deputy sheriff in a vehicle. Shots were fired and the suspect is deceased,” added Quigley.
The sheriff’s office say they recovered different types of narcotics and weapons at the scene.
Comments (92)
They are lying...wapi video cam. This guy does not look like a thug...
Come on @Dr. Sifuna, thugs do not have a certain look. Didn't you see the beautiful girl who was shot by police in Nairobi few month ago
Kenya. Good response; and he could been Dr. Sifuna's Friend or Ally.
Cops were there to serve a warrant, not to shoot him. This guy had a life ahead of him. This is the US, and drugs are everywhere. We have doctors and politicians on cocaine. Why is a young Kenyan being killed?
@ Dr. Sifuna, his actions resulted to a Criminal attempt - 39-12-101. If he had innocently stayed still and respond to the cops appropriately, I believe he would be alive today. The article said he was killed coz, " he tried to run over members of the Cobb Marietta Smyra Narcotics squad with his car". If indeed he did so as alleged, then criminal attempt to kill the squad is the legally acceptable justification for the shooting.
That is what the cops are saying...what does the videocam say? I live in a city where a cop's story almost always needs corroboration.
Cops have been caught lying one too many times. Last year 14 different police teams (from states across the US) landed in a neighboring village to 'hunt for 3 cop killers- 2 white men and a black man'. Man, were we wasted or were we wasted? Truth comes out 2 months later: the 50 years old, (27 years police veteran) had committed suicide after his corruption cover was blown, and staged it so that his wife and sons could get insurance, pity, and donations. Let's not forget the rampant shooting of black boys.
I do not believe any of them, until they produce the video-cam
Dr. Sifuna, don't confuse the anti-narcotics task force with the regular cops. This is a specialized unit and believe me, they always have video surveillance. They don't show up because of suspicion but because they already have some facts. So let's all chill and wait for facts. condolences the the parents and family.
Exactly.
Does it take a video cam of a felon murderer who was released and just stabbed his son-in-law and child for you to believe. Another sex crime sting just happenned. Man with a 12 year old-do you need a video of that too. Our law enforcement officers, I would say are at least 95% straight up, the others as one officer told me are like turds in a punchbowl, they spoil it. How would you like to wear a untiform every day. I thank God every day for those that don that uniform that is targeted for gang iniation and killing....yet they bravely leave their families and serve public such as yourself who gives them no respect. I feel sorry for your loved ones for when they need an officer, you will humble yourself. Sign me red/white/blue citizen. I love the USA and still believe our system is less corrupt than others. In some countries you cannot even talk about the government. In fact I would dare say, our country has abused its responsibility of free speech. Who is the author of chaos and unbelief - the answer is evil. I'll stay on the side of law and order every day.
@ GG, I believe you were not present and as revelations across the US continue to show, many police initiated homicides often include unnecessary and unjustified force. Take the instance of the Sean Bell shooting in New York, 50 bullets and the fabrication of a phantom armed 4th man was made up. As the law often sides with the officers "reasonable degree of fear" would you prefer that others to rush to conclusions the way you did when you find yourself the victim of such a incident? Philando Castille, Walter Scott are additional examples. The list can go on and on.
You, my friend do not know that killers of our hired law enforcement are most often felons. In fact go to the FBI and start reading how many felons and gang members killed those who put their lives on the line to protect us. We have an epidemic of criminals in our country both domestic and those that immigrate illegally to escape their past.......read it and weap, but never be so naive.
Exactly! My former neighbor danced with Ted Bundy and she said he was charming. Tell that to all the dead bodies he visited and desecrated the body over and over. Go to police web sites for criminals and see all the pretty smiles when they get arrested. This same thing happened in Smyrna where a gang member tried to run over cops with his car. He got instance justice. If an officer of the law gives an order, follow the order.
I wonder if you look like a Dr.
Do I say pole to the victim or to the parents for working so hard to get the lad in the US only to end up this way. God please protect our youths.
I dont know how true the story is but i know a young soul has gone too soon! Cousin the period you were here nothing of the sort showed but Almighty is the final judge.Shine on your way cuz😢😢😢😭
Eh why was he in the vicinity @Jane... these narcotics investigations takes months on end, so I 'm sure there is some truth to it - this young man was somewhat involved. Sad but choices has consequencies
You are correct- choices have consequences. It is even evident in the article that a series of investigations were conducted.Yes this was not a random pick.This young man unfortunately was involved in drugs(narcotics)/controlled substance.He is no saint here.It is unfortunate that the young man had to die.
Those who are vilifying cops should hold their fire till full investigation into the incident is complete.Attempting to run over a cop is tantamount to trying to kill him or her. And they are trained to shoot if their lives are in danger.Yes choices have consequences.Sometimes we dont get a second chance,and sometimes we squander it when we do.
Leave the story exactly the way it is ,except change name to Oladije Ogbnjo,and sentiments on this forum would be totally be different,I assure you that... wonder why...PREJUDICE?ftp5
@ Jane, regardless of the alleged accusations of your cousin, so sorry 4 ur loss. It hurts to loose someone you care for. Let's educate our selves, our friends & familes to never hang with a bad and group.
My brother is not or was not a thug. I pray for Justice from the blue uniforms with weapons...
@ Margaret, so sorry for the loss of your loved one. If the contents in this article are true, why did your brother made attempt to run the squad over with his car? if he was innocent then he didn't have to be afraid, why didn't he respond to the cops appropriately?
I have the same questions in mind @GG. If he was in the right place, doing the right thing and bearing in mind being black one has to be extra careful how you conduct yourself, then cops will have no business stopping you , let alone raining bullets on you . He many not have been a "thug" but he surely knew or hanged around some thugs, hiyo tuu. Like I said choices have consequencies... I feel sorry for his family .
Good jobs cops for taking such criminals straight to hell???I have said it here if u deal with
Drugs which messes up our kids by bin sold by such idiots,rape satanic idiots all this pple should b shot to death coz taking them to jail will b wasting pple taxes for ni reason.Even those who r jailed for life should b hanged instead of wasting taxes for life.Give the poor homeless pple those taxes.Am hoping Kenyans won't go to this guyz hse for hypocritical prayers to lie to pple how good he was.If u cannot do drugs please boycott going to b involve in funeral or any arrangements .Lets b pple who r principled in life.Dont give an excuse that ooohh am going to pray with family???Cheers
We can all see that taxes matter alot to you asshole. You should be hanged for free. May he r.i.p....#hislifematters
Kenyans will go to mourn the drug trader the same way MKENYA HALISI buried expired Bishop Njuguna who died from AIDs infection while on shoga business in Norway where he was another man's sex machine.
Can MKENYA confirm that they buried him
at St.James Cathedral,Limuru?
What kids you know do drugs? I bet your scared of black people and you should be cuz when I find you i got 30 niggas who gonna fuck you with hot lead pipe!!!!
If you are his friend with that kind of crude language , well conclusions can be made right here and now...... decipher that.....................
Thats my brother. Did your mother cringe whem she squeezed you out of her lady parts? May your words strangle you and your thoughts on this haunt you til the day you turn to dust!
@Margaret N Muturi, I would advice you not to read such forum or other social media. They will not help you much because people will write whatever they feel and think. People will tell it as it is and some people do not care
I agree with you. That's an idiot. How do you try run over cops in the USA......na sio walikuwa wanataka! Huyu jamaa kafiri bwana! I don't wanna hear gofundme BS
It is sad that such a strong handsome young man has gone to waste just because of wrong choices. I can imagine the amount of investment the parents had vested in him in terms of resources and love. Whether police brutality or hate in this case, the boy had some contributions to it. Let us use this case to reach our Kenyan Americans second generation to refrain from making WRONG CHOICES. My condolences to the family and our Kenyan Georgia community.
David Ikanyi of Boston.
Kwani wee ni shogaa? Handsome my behind. Mkora ni mkora. Hizi pesa za rahisi tununue tuboroti will send all our youths to hell.
Even though Incidents Like This are Very Rare for Our Kenyan Children abroad, I have been RELUCTANT to bring My Son to the US (who is finishing High School in Kenya this 2017). I have rathered he goes to University in Kenya for 1st 4 or 6 yrs after High School.
Wacha uongo bwana.You can never have a child in Kenya and campaign for election of muuaji Raila who considers
the youth as his main death
target.Or have you alredy sacrificed him to that demon?
If Uhuru pays Your Children's School Fees and Buys Them Food, then Good for You. For and My Family: We Shall Support Raila with or Without the Hand Outs you are used to From UhuRuto.
VAMPIRE/CANNIBAL RAO will kill and cannibalize you and your son vile alivyo mula Castro,his son and was about to sacrifice his daughter,Rosemary to his gods so as to win elections.
Sonko/Kabog[/Mwau agent killed was the correct headline Mr.Editor for this story.Kenyans should be reminded that USA is not Kenya where druglords finance political parties,control useless/senseless masses and counties.
Reading about police violence in the USA, directed especially among resident of the US who don't have European features, I would like to advise the non-European residents of the US to observe the following points:
1. Live your life daily and try to avoid the following professions:- police officers, lawyers, judges, and the members of the clergy (sheikhs, Imams, pastors, and reverends). Every time a police officer shoots and kills even an unarmed people, the jury finds them innocent 99.9999999%.
2. Always observe the speed limit. Keep your registration renewed and always drive with a valid driving license
3. When you drive, please have your seat belts fastened.
4. Don't argue with an American. They cannot accept criticisms and they are armed!!!!!!!!
5. If you take alcoholic beverages, please make sure that you don't drive. If the police arrests you when driving while intoxicated, your life will change dramatically.
6. If a police officer arrests you, for goodness sake, cooperate fully and follow ALL the military commands, all the yelling you are likely to encounter. Some members of the police force are members of the American terrorist organization known as the KKK. These mentally sick people will shoot you in a second even without any provocation!
7. Finally avoid taking any illegal drugs.
My condolences for the loss of life of a fellow Kenyan whose life had barely begun.
@Mkenya Kweli, Your #1 makes not sense at all. We need police officers, lawyers, Judges and clergy everyday in our communities. If you passed out in your house and your wife/son/daughter calls 911. They will send the ambulance, fire and police. If they take you to the hospital and tells you you got 2 days left. They will ask you if you want to see the clergy. If your neighbor is the one who knocked you out in your house. I guess you or your family will not like to involve the lawyer or judge in that case. It is you who need those professionals you have listed not the other way round.
I do not mean any disrespect so please do not assume that is so. This young man was my friend, a very close friend. And I am more upset because of this situation than most all of you who are not personally attached to him or his family. But I do want to correct you on a few things that you've said. Kenyans need not "fear" (and I use this term very loosely) Americans. YES, I agree, some Americans are horrible people, just like any other race. However, not every American is unable to accept criticism nor is every American armed and ready to kill for being criticized. And lastly, not every policeman is a member of the KKK. And, like I said, just as in every race, there are Americans who do behave in the manner you describe. But NOT the majority. I in no way support what happened to my friend. And I miss him terribly already, as I was in contact with him and his fiancé daily. My heart breaks for his unborn daughter who will now grow up never meeting her father, who was SO very excited to meet his first born child and who would have been the most amazing father a little girl could ever have. Please, please, try and keep focus on the situation, what and how it happened, and maybe offer logical solutions to situations similar to this one, instead of completely dismissing the actual issue at hand. We have a drug epidemic here in the USA and that's the problem that needs a solution before EVERYONE, black, white, Asian, Kenyan, WHATEVER RACE, loses someone that they love.
I am the sister. I dont know who you are. Pls contact me via email Mmuturi86@gmail.com
Well , we are all reacting and commenting on this piee of information and rightfully so and you are right, we do not know the whole story but every time I read a story, I make conclusion based on what has been provided to me. Now, if you as a friend and family want to tell your side of the story with no bias , then we will listen . Having a fiancee and a child on the way does not negate the fact that he could have been a thug- even Aaron Hernandez was a handsome, football player with a fiancee and a child so thugs are found in all shape and sizes . As a friend , did you try to advice him that drugs kill taken or traded ?
A life cut short. Young people pick your friends wisely. Do not hang with wrong people to look cool. There is no problem of being mushamba was America
Mkenya Halisi" you who is holier than though, God forbid a similar tragedy befalls your own family or those close to you. Then you will feel the pain. There are many factors that lead to young people here in America to find themselves dealing in drugs and crime. One major factor is that the system is set such that one who has even the slightest criminal record struggles the rest of their lives to find meaningful employment therefore falling into this kind of life. It can happen even to your own son. Don't you condemn for the sake of condemning without establishing the facts. Even if the facts are as stated, this young man and all others who have fallen into similar circumstances need mercy and a rally for us of good will to pray and stand with their families. Who are we to judge? "Judge not that ye not be judged..." Math 7:1-3. I implore every person that has compassion to pray for the family, go to their house for prayers and funeral arrangements if you can, contribute funds etc. Whatever you can for you are not doing it to promote the behavior that led to this tragedy but rather to mend and restore a family whose hearts are broken and hurting. Remember today it is them, tomorrow it could be you.
RIP Joel .. If the cops were there to serve him with a notice, why did they do it in his vehicle and if he was trying to run over the cop, why was the cop either behind or in front of the car.. this is the case where cops always see black folks as a threat. How many rich people get away with narcotics?
"..why did they do it in his vehicle and if he was trying to run over the cop, why was the cop either behind or in front of the car.." WTF DUDE? He is a criminal and he was trying to free himself. The shame that comes with arrest will tempt him/ someone to flee. STOP BEING IGNORANT. Nothing to do with B/W here.
@ARSENAL2016 You were not there, which would make you practically ignorant of the facts other that what is self reported by the cops, period. Philando Castille was following instructions, he is dead today. It might be you tomorrow, and we should believe whatever the cop says on face value or be considered ignorant? It is legal to own guns in the USA in many states, the report doesn't say any weapons were illegal. It was just the other day that a college student was being beaten up by the police in a neighbouring county in Georgia for no reason only for an independent recording to emerge to contradict the police account. He is not a criminal unless convicted. Isn't the below rather telling? There are after all legal drugs, so which drugs are they talking about that they cannot identify? In addition the incident is being investigated. Ignorance is drawing conclusions without known facts which you have evidently done.
"They could not immediately disclose the type of narcotics, but said “several” different drugs were found."
My condolences to the family of this young man. We don't go to funerals or maombolezi for the departed but rather to support the grieving family.
We all have relatives and friends who may have taken a wrong path. Ours is not to condemn them but rather to guide, help, and pray for them.
The drug problem is universal and Nairobi is just as bad as Atlanta so keeping your son in Kenya is not the answer.
Lastly when dealing with police acha umang'aa and simply follow their directions. Brian Nichols, a black man, killed cops, a judge, and federal agent but is still alive today because he surrendered to police.
@Hakika, please don't quote from the man-written book (bible) whose sole purpose is to disconnect you from your genetic ancestors and the ALMIGHTY CREATOR. This Creator's job was finished and completed when you received your brain at birth.
Please don't rent, lease, or hire your brain to any Tom, Dick, and Harry. Use your brain wisely 24/7/365 and you will never meet a police officer, lawyer, judge, clergy and even doctors for the rest of you life.
Ndugu Hakika, throw that garbage book in (bible) the trash can or burn it and please don't expose it to any of your immediate family members and friends.
Long live Africa without the bibles or the korans!
God have mercy on you "Msema Kweli".
@Msema Kweli. I was so LOL. Finally, someone who does not buy into the Bible shit. What happened to our African gods? The culture, proverbs and wise words were enough. We didn't need the white man's god that has since brainwashed 95 % of Kenyans.