Four Colorado police officers are under investigation after bodycam footage revealed they laughed while violently arresting 73-year-old Karen Garner, who has dementia, over an alleged $13.88 Walmart theft. 🛒🚨
The video, which has sparked nationwide outrage, shows the officers joking as they reviewed footage of the 2020 arrest. Garner suffered a dislocated shoulder and bruises during the incident. Critics call the officers’ actions a “shocking abuse of power” and demand systemic reforms. 🚔💔
Local activists and Garner’s family are pushing for accountability, while Walmart stated it “does not support prosecution of vulnerable individuals.” The officers involved have been placed on administrative leave pending further review. ⚖️
This case highlights ongoing debates about police training and sensitivity toward neurodivergent communities. Stay tuned for updates as the investigation unfolds. 📢
