Staff Reports
The media is once again trying to create a new George Floyd out of the tragic shooting death of Dexter Reed in Chicago. The press, in their quest for sensational headlines and pushing false narratives, are shamelessly misleading the public about the incident. It’s clear they are desperate for a new story to fit their agenda, especially during an election year.
Body cam footage of the incident shows Reed being pulled over by police and the situation escalating quickly when he refused to comply with their instructions. Reed fired shots at the officers, injuring one of them, before the police ultimately discharged their weapons. The media’s portrayal of the officers firing “96 times” is misleading, as 11 of the shots were actually fired by Reed himself.
This guy is no victim, shoot at cops you get this good shoot. https://t.co/NRaEodUshr
— Thomas Hedges (@ThomasHedg80626) April 11, 2024
Instead of reporting the facts of the case, the press is sensationalizing the incident and painting Reed as an innocent victim. They conveniently leave out crucial details, such as Reed’s criminal history and the fact that he initiated the violence by shooting at the officers first. The media’s biased reporting only serves to stoke division and unrest, rather than providing an accurate account of what truly transpired.
It’s important to remember that law enforcement officers have a duty to protect themselves and the public from dangerous individuals like Reed. In this case, the officers were faced with a life-threatening situation and acted in self-defense. The media’s attempt to spin the narrative in a way that demonizes the police only undermines the rule of law and foments mistrust in our justice system.
It is crucial for the public to seek out the full story and not rely solely on the biased and agenda-driven reporting of the mainstream media. The truth of what happened in the Dexter Reed case is clear – this was a justified shooting by law enforcement to neutralize a deadly threat. Misrepresenting the facts only serves to further divide our nation and erode trust in our institutions.
