Case no: 1007
Date: 4/24/07
Reporting Officer: Sargent Manesly
Prepared by: Clever Case
Incident: During an altercation between two stallions, Lieutenant Hammer, attempted to separate the two. While attempting to end the altercation, the officer shoved one of the stallions away. The stallion fell onto the street where he was struck by a cart, killing him.
Actions Taken:
Lieutenant Hammer was alerted to an altercation taking place, and rushed to intervene. According to eyewitnesses, the two stallions were ardent supporters of either the Law and Order League, or the Equestrian Monarchy Authority. The exact details of what started the altercation are as of yet unknown. What is known is the stallion killed was the league member. Lieutenant Hammer was taken into custody for unlawful use of deadly force, and is awaiting trial. The remaining stallion was also brought into custody for battery and disturbing the peace.
Summary:
This was a regrettable avoidable incident of political violence. Lieutenant Hammer overstepped both his authority and justifiability, and will be punished via the powers awarded to the city by the crown.
Signature: Clever Case