Saint Cloud,Fla.Cops shoot armed female subject...

That what it says on the news,having talked to some officers today found out the yes the woman was armed,and yes the officers involved did shot her and she was hit five times....what they arent saying on the news was....she was shot in the back all five times,and she threw down the gun while running from them,and she never fired or pointed at them.we will see if this come out.


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St. Cloud Police shoot armed woman

Thursday, 30 June 2011 15:17
St. Cloud police Wednesday morning shot and killed an armed woman at 418 Alabama Ave., in what began as a domestic dispute between the woman and her female roommate.

According to St. Cloud Police, officers were called out to 431 Tennessee Ave. around 9:24 a.m. over the domestic dispute that began when Elba Luz Cartagena, 25, was asked to move out by her roommate, police officers said. Before officers arrived, Cartagena had fired off a gun in the home.

The roommate went outside and when police arrived, Cartagena fled on foot. When police caught up to her on Alabama Avenue, she raised the firearm at the officers, St. Cloud Police Chief Pete Gauntlett said.

“Our two officers repeatedly challenged her to drop the handgun,” Gauntlett said

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St. Cloud Police shoot armed woman

Thursday, 30 June 2011 15:17
St. Cloud police Wednesday morning shot and killed an armed woman at 418 Alabama Ave., in what began as a domestic dispute between the woman and her female roommate.

According to St. Cloud Police, officers were called out to 431 Tennessee Ave. around 9:24 a.m. over the domestic dispute that began when Elba Luz Cartagena, 25, was asked to move out by her roommate, police officers said. Before officers arrived, Cartagena had fired off a gun in the home.

The roommate went outside and when police arrived, Cartagena fled on foot. When police caught up to her on Alabama Avenue, she raised the firearm at the officers, St. Cloud Police Chief Pete Gauntlett said.

“Our two officers repeatedly challenged her to drop the handgun,” Gauntlett said

When police caught up to her on Alabama Avenue, she raised the firearm at the officers, St. Cloud Police Chief Pete Gauntlett said.

Helps to read the article. If cops tell you to drop a gun do it if you don't you will be shot.

News Story

Criminal history? Resisting arrest?
Not so cut and dry.

More details are emerging in an incident where a St. Cloud woman was shot and killed by law enforcement officers. At around 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, two officers with the St. Cloud Police Department responded to 431 Tennessee Avenue in reference to a civil disturbance. Upon arrival, officers encountered 24-year-old Elba Luz Cartagena. They said she was was armed and had fired a handgun in the residence prior to the officer's arrival. Cartagena fled from the scene on foot and was pursued by the officers. While attempting to apprehend Cartagena, the officers said that she resisted, refused to comply with commands and then assaulted them with the gun. Subsequently the officers fired at Cartagena who sustained a fatal injury. The Officers involved in the Shooting were: Sergeant Jared Daniel, a six year veteran with the St Cloud Police Department, and Officer John Nettles, a seven year veteran with the St Cloud Police Department. The preliminary investigation revealed that Cartagena has a a Florida criminal history which includes arrests for carrying a concealed weapon, possession of marijuana and vehicle theft and larceny. Police Chief Pete Gauntlett says it started with an argument between the woman and a roommate in a home a few blocks away.

Yes thats what initial media reports,but its not the truth.There are witnesses and other cops dissputing this.all the shots were in the back.