Photo Source: YouTube Channel - OtisFrench Video

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Otis French Jr. was shot and killed by Officer Brandon Thompson of the Bay Minette Police Department in Alabama on August 20, 2022. Thompson was later cleared by a grand jury after evidence showed French obtained Thompson's taser during a physical struggle. But French's family filed a civil rights lawsuit in 2024, claiming the traffic stop itself was illegal and Thompson escalated the encounter when he knew or should have known French suffered from bipolar disorder. It should be noted that attorneys for the family claim 12-15 seconds of the video is missing just prior to the shooting.

Statement from Law Enforcement via NBC News - October 3 2022

City leadership remains committed to being a forum for productive communications with the citizens of Bay Minette as we, as a community, continue to work through the circumstances that are connected to the death of Otis French, Jr."

"The chain of events which occurred on the morning of Aug. 20, 2022 have created a difficult time for our citizens, our community, and especially the families who are grieving the death of their loved one."

"Police and City leadership agree, every single life is precious, and the loss of any life is absolutely devastating to our entire community. Our prayers have been and will continue to be with the French family, and we offer our sincere condolences to all those who knew him."

"The Bay Minette Police Department is cooperating fully with the Baldwin County Major Crimes Unit’s investigation to ensure a complete and accurate investigation into the incident. The Police Department continues to be fully committed to providing the highest quality of police services to our community.

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Photo Source: YouTube Channel - OtisFrench Video

Channel Description

Otis French Jr. was shot and killed by Officer Brandon Thompson of the Bay Minette Police Department in Alabama on August 20, 2022. Thompson was later cleared by a grand jury after evidence showed French obtained Thompson's taser during a physical struggle. But French's family filed a civil rights lawsuit in 2024, claiming the traffic stop itself was illegal and Thompson escalated the encounter when he knew or should have known French suffered from bipolar disorder. It should be noted that attorneys for the family claim 12-15 seconds of the video is missing just prior to the shooting.

Statement from Law Enforcement via NBC News - October 3 2022

City leadership remains committed to being a forum for productive communications with the citizens of Bay Minette as we, as a community, continue to work through the circumstances that are connected to the death of Otis French, Jr."

"The chain of events which occurred on the morning of Aug. 20, 2022 have created a difficult time for our citizens, our community, and especially the families who are grieving the death of their loved one."

"Police and City leadership agree, every single life is precious, and the loss of any life is absolutely devastating to our entire community. Our prayers have been and will continue to be with the French family, and we offer our sincere condolences to all those who knew him."

"The Bay Minette Police Department is cooperating fully with the Baldwin County Major Crimes Unit’s investigation to ensure a complete and accurate investigation into the incident. The Police Department continues to be fully committed to providing the highest quality of police services to our community.