Family Of Local Man Killed By Police Hope New Report On Deadly Force Will Spur Change

CBS St. Louis

January 19, 2021

The family of a man shot and killed by police hope a new report by an advocacy group about officers' use of deadly force will lead to change. Cary Ball was shot and killed by police near the Edward Jones Dome in 2013. Police say he led them on a chase. He was shot 21 times, the shooting was ruled justified. "I don't see why no charges could have been brought against them," said Ball's mother Toni Taylor. The Arch City Defenders (ACD) released a report Monday entitled "Death by the State," which examines the last 10 years, tracking data in St. Louis City, and St. Louis, Jefferson and St. Charles Counties. According to an article published by the National Police Association, officers use deadly force on a suspect they perceive to be an imminent threat. But for ACD and Taylor, they hope the report will lead to discussions and actions to change policies and implement programs so there will be fewer deadly encounters involving police.

News 4 reached out to SLMPD and St. Louis County police for comment. SLMPD has not yet responded. St. Louis County police say they need to read the report first before commenting.