Seattle Cop Fired Who Laughed After Indian Student Jaahnavi Kandula's Death

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:01am on 18 Jul 2024,Thursday India Global

A Seattle police officer has been fired for making insensitive comments and laughing after the death of Indian student Jaahnavi Kandula. Officer Kevin Dave was driving at a high speed when he struck Kandula, 23, with his patrol vehicle in January. He had said the victim had "limited value" and laughed about the incident. His comments sparked outrage, leading to his termination. The incident highlights concerns about police conduct and accountability. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.

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