Kelly Meets With Police-Shooting Victim's Family
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Family members of a Brooklyn man fatally shot by an undercover officer met with the police commissioner Tuesday, but say they're disappointed by what they heard.
In a private meeting, Police Commissioner Ray Kelly met with Shem Walker's family, city officials and supporters.
The NYPD has not commented on what was said.
Advocates for the family say they still have a lot of questions, including why the police officer never identified himself.
"The story the commissioner was presented with has as many holes as Swiss cheese," said Kirsten John Foy of the National Action Network. "It has not answered the fundamental question about why the police when asked to leave private property did not do so."
"We're dissatisfied with version of the facts as reported by Commissioner Kelly," said City Councilwoman Letitia James. "They belie the truth as we know it. They belie common sense. And they belie the community."
Walker was killed last month after the 49-year-old told an undercover narcotics officer sitting on his stoop to leave.
Police say when the officer refused, Walker attacked him and was shot in the chest.
The family has called for an independent investigation.