Police: We have multiple witnesses Antonio Martin had a gun; Protesters: We don't believe you

Berkeley, Mo. Police Chief Frank McCall just wrapped up a short briefing right now on his city’s investigation into the officer involved shooting of Antonio Martin on December 23 and one of the first things he addressed was the ongoing conspiracy theory (Twitchy coverage here and here) that Martin did not aim a gun at the officer on that fateful night:

https://twitter.com/DIANAZOGA/status/549968471376035840

https://twitter.com/DIANAZOGA/status/549968160150290432

Of course, this isn’t quite good enough for everyone:

https://twitter.com/_MiMiOh/status/549974999130714112

This PD press conference out of #Berkeley MO is disturbing on many levels #AntonioMartin

— Leslie Mac (@LeslieMac) December 30, 2014

The mayor of #Berkeley said there is no reason to protest. Y'all. #ICantBreathe

— 10-3 #chiefskingdom (@TashKam) December 30, 2014

The mayor of #Berkeley had been the BIGGEST joke.

— 10-3 #chiefskingdom (@TashKam) December 30, 2014

#AntonioMartin Presser Summary: He pulled a weapon and robbed a store. No evidence. Just believe us and stop protesting.

— SheriOlivia (@ageless_vintage) December 30, 2014

I didn't know that a cellphone could transform into what appears to be 1 of those throwaway guns that so many cops have.#AntonioMartin

— #TakeAKnee (@3rdWorldSun) December 30, 2014

The narrative of cops shooting an “unarmed” teen goes on!

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Related:

Twitchy coverage of Antonio Martin