These people are evil, I'm tired of discussing these irrational acts in a calm and rational manner when it never seems to work. At this point It's just evil allowed to continue.
I agree. We are our own worst enemy when it comes to communicating and seeking justice. We're always quick to forgive, quick to relent and quick to withdraw. They expect us to forgive, the media will shove a microphone in our face and the first question they ask is "do you forgive your offender." If we started acting like them, do the same things they do, behave the same way they behave I believe we'll have their attention actually get justice.
It will not stop, because Black America is not willing to shot down U.S.A like the Covid-19. Would Black nba stop playing ball for Elijah? No. Would Black nfl stop playing ball for Elijah? No. Would Black mlb stop playing ball for Elijah? No. Would Black America withdraw its work force/services for Elijah. No That's why the evil will never stop. "One, one, fill the basket." Black America has enough 1's in the basket, murdered by cops. It is overflowing. It is time now for B.A to take a stand for just "one" of these cops senseless murder. Until then, B.A is just waiting for... THE NEXT "ONE". ENUFF IS ENUFF.
the district attorney basically shrugged his shoulder when pushed on why such excessive force used and then had the nerve to say there was no injuries to elijah. umm, the young man is dead. just a trashbag.
I’m crying 😭😭😭watching and what Elijah must have been going through I have an autistic grandson he is 16 yrs old and happy like Elijah was. My heart just breaks when I think how he must have been so. Scared He was saying and doing the right thing and he could not understand. If my grandson gets stopped he would be so terrified, but his dad has done a good job on telling him what he must do and still for Elijah that was not enough and I pray for my grandson I can’t imagine what Elijah parents must be going through. They are in my prayers, if I could win the lottery I would do what Marcus Garvey tried to do only I would take AA men and fam to different countries bc right now it is open season African Americans mostly men and has been open season for years. Police suppose to protect and serve but it apply to white america
Janie Thomas Sending good vibes to you and your grandson. Hopefully, he stays safe. I’ll never understand how someone can be as forthcoming and nice as Elijah was, and still die. They need to stop telling us that all we’ve got to do is be cooperative; that’s a lie. I wouldn’t know WHAT to tell my child, if I had one. Seems like they’re at risk, no matter what they do. Smh
Not that it truly matters but he was the complete opposite in most of the cases of the male martyrs glorified in the media (he was a gentle soul, most innocent heart we’ve ever seen) yet he got the least outrage. That saddens me.
greatsweetnice thank you so much for your kind words , we all have to pray every day every time I think about Elijah I tear up bc I then think of my grandson ❤️
Ever since the death of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd I've had a heavy heart its difficult being a black person in a society where they love black culture but not black people. 😔
This country activity makes me feel embarrassed to be white. Cause anytime anyone who is white speaks up against racially motivated police brutality, he/she is harassed, framed and or hung? People say racism doesn't exist anymore, but what they don't realize is that racism is this country's greatest weapon, and that terrifies me.
He was so sweet saying, “I don’t eat meat but I won’t judge you if you do.” I can’t believe they did that to him. You would think at some point human nature would kick in and as a police officer you would be like, “Okay I think this is excessive. We don’t need to keep him in a chokehold and tranquilize him. He is a baby!!”
Their hate/distain runs too deep for that I’m afraid. They simply saw a BM to catch by ALL means. No type of BM is truly safe honestly. This situation proved it.
I absolutely and totally agree. I CANNOT stop thinking about Elijah!!! My heart is broken! He was a very dear soul with a pure, innocent, gentle and sweet nature. My heart became more and more sorrowful as he continually said..."I'm just different!"
@@charlotteziggy8353 Agreed. What made it worse for me is hearing his pleas. We normally don't hear that. I hate that I just found out about it about a month ago and it happened in my city.
Not sure why this one won’t make me stop thinking about it. I just feel like theses people should pay and if they don’t burn it all down and start over. I die ever and over when he says he is different.
When you started reading his last words, I couldn’t hold back the tears. He was clearly a gentle soul. Just sad. No reason Elijah shouldn’t still be alive.
Guess I’m first? Hey Calvin! Elijah’s story really broke me down. My Son is on the spectrum and has epilepsy, but you couldn’t tell by looking at him. I pray his family finds justice and peace.
A beautiful man, just a nerdy type like me into different stuff like helping animals....god DAMN why have to did he die, and who the fuck gives animal tranqlizer to anyone without consent? What if that person is allergic to it... paramedics should be charged with aiding in a murder.... sorry my young brother !!! I love you!!!! I woulda loved to have had a friend like you.... Solidarity from Detroit Michigan
Everything you said Calvin was absolutely RIGHT. My daughter will be in High School AND SHE IS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM. Everything is routine for her; she cant speak whole sentences.She speak in broken words like eat, or sleepy. But my baby try so hard to do what we call "Normal" ppl do. And ppl always saying to me; stop being so protective of her, you got to let her do things by herself or you going to hold her back. Im crying watching this video b/c my biggest fear is something happening to me & no one will be there to take care of her like I do; b/c this is a cruel world. My heart broke in half when I heard he had autism..I can only image how his family feel, knowing how he was killed. AND WHEN U READ HIS LAST WORDS; ALL I CAN SAY IS HOW COULD THEY NOT KNOW SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH HIM. And Im like you if these cops can't control an 140 lbs boy or a man who is handcuffed on the ground with 4 ppl or top of him ; why are they cops, & they the softest cops I damn know. Too many unarmed Blacks dying & too many White enraged ppl & or white mass murders being arrested without a damn scratch on them.. Just Crazy
I live in Aurora Colorado and only the people that are involved in the community (like myself) knew about this case so I’m so happy more people are becoming aware of it now. I feared for my life knowing these murders were still lurking our streets. Aurora (compared to the rest of Colorado) has a large Black population that struggles systematically, like Black people all over this country, but our plight is usually ignored nationally. Not only did Aurora officials let them get away, the Batman shooting happened, but Aurora is also the place where a drunk police officer was found in his car.. in UNIFORM. Smh ALSO.. The White DA in Aurora Colorado had a side piece that mysterious ended up dead which they claimed was suicide. Super sketchy smh After the drunk police offers was found our first ever Black police chef in Aurora stepped down. Just so much going on here. So wild.
Real talk I live in Montbello ( for those that don't know it's a neighborhood in Denver right next door to Aurora) and I try to avoid that city like the plauge since way back because the racism in the APD is real and you can feel it in the air if you're Black.
I live downtown and I'm a teenager and I hate to think that a lot of my friends are black because they're so much more than that but that's all it comes to. My best friend 6'2 and 14 but he looks like a grown man and he's terrified now this is happening 15 minutes from where we hang out. I try to be neutral about every thing but I can't stand by watching the best people in my have targets painted on their backs. These are my people so shoot me too because id rather that than live in this world where an actual murder becomes a political debate for the safety of these so called protectors. as Elijah cryed "I love you' as he was suffocating, he still didn't betray his beliefs of love over hate but I knew he knew that was the end. I don't know it's late and I been crying for a while about this no lie. It's awful and if you are a racist of bias to person I say that no one is objectively good or bad but you need to open your eyes and see that we are all the same. Love your neibor like a brother because the end goal is peace but the path is cloudy. If you want to talk about anything @luckemia_
This is literally my nightmare. I have a brother on the spectrum who we just started allowing him to be more independent. I taught him how to drive, helped get a job and all that. If he were confronted by police I don’t think he would fare well and it makes me nervous everyday and then I see this story and I just melt into tears. Elijah and his family didn’t deserve this.
Thank you, Calvin. You’re absolutely correct...as a mom of a child on the spectrum, situations like this is one of many fears. I pray for comfort to his family and friends. 😞🙏🏾
Exactly even if he was bad he didn't deserve to be killed for "having a gun" it's ridiculous I can understand if he killed someone or raped someone but no they assumed he has a gun ASSUMED its tiring at this point 😩
@Emma XTC did you also say that they already had the person that did the crime and the people went in unannounced in street clothes at the wrong address... it's stupid to have to talk to those idiots that doesn't care but all they doing is adding to the problems
@@tionnajohnson8430 I don't think we should explain anything to "people" like that they just don't care just shove it in their face if police mess with someone they care about because at this point they've shown their heart so you have to leave a fool in their folly.
You are right. A guy at the gym would not leave me alone. I told him my "name" but would not tell him my age. He said I can find out. He ran my plates and the next day he was on the other side of the gym and called me by my real name. And he was really loud. He didn't want anything he just wanted to let me know that he knew.
This story is so sad. Prayers and condolences go out to the family. Its sickening that no one has been charged and no one has been sent to jail. I pray we can get justice for all these cases.
In my mind, calling these savages police officers is being too respectful. Cops suit them better & whatever expletives you choose to add to that word. After all former President Barack Obama was referred to as Obama minus his title by most people for 8 years. Obama - Cops, you get the lack of respect here?
Elijah's death hurts my heart in such a brutal way. He reminds me of my son so much I'm literally holding back tears writing this. I'm praying for justice for him, Breona Taylor and the so many others that need it.
Miss JoRolle, I'm so sorry for the pain you are feeling. I can't imagine how much your heart is hurting. Especially as you think about your precious son!!! When I think of Elijah McClain, I just keep shaking my head as I mourn the loss of a sweet soul. He was just an innocent baby!! There are times I honestly struggle with feeling very angry towards the officers.
This has made me cry. We are living such an incomprehensible experience for something we can not control. My heart aches for him and his family. I send my sincerest condolences.
This broke my heart. It hits so close to home. My son is autistic and I always worry when he goes to the corner store alone. Thank you for acknowledging how parents of kids on the spectrum feel. You made great points.
This time they killed one of Gods Angels here on earth. There is no justification for this one know matter how you look at this. How were these police still police after that video was viewed? The pain this family must be in.
I'm only part way through this and the first thing I thought once you started talking about the neighbor calling was that unless you see an actual crime being committed people need to learn to mind their own damn business.. too many innocent people are killed because someone "felt" there was something wrong.. and until people are actually seen as innocent by default and not guilty we can't take the chance of calling the police. Its sad that the people tasked with protecting society are untrustworthy to do so and more often than not end up hurting more than helping... Edit: I am crying listening to that poor boys last words.. humanity or even basic human decency cannot be taught.. no amount of "training and reform" will make sociopaths compassionate. It is terrifying to think that these kinds of people were ever hired for a job that requires a certain level of compassion to do... I really hope the monsters responsible for this get charged Elijah deserved better.
Elijah was getting sweet tea....for himself and his cousins and siblings, I think. When I hear his last words I know we would have been good friends if we met. A lil different too. I think the best people sometimes are. Cops are the fucking KKK. I am an LPC. I've helped heal many souls, I've helped people heal from the most brutal and soul-crushing trauma, and given them all the credit for their success because it IS theres. As a helper, I've been threatened, I've had knives held to my face and still never wished I had a weapon or the need to hold someone in a chokehold. Compassion prevails in even the most dangerous situations. And in THIS situation, all that was needed was an "Ah, ok. I guess the mask must have freaked someone out. *LOL* What are you listening to?" Then maybe light music-talk before I say goodbye....unless he was just uncomfortable with awkward small talk then I would have just wished him the very best night and said goodbye, maybe low-key made sure he got home safely. Money is going to the worst monsters of our society. These are not professionals. They are paid racist murderers who are paid to massacre Black people. I am a single mother. I have saved lives through compassion and love. This world could be a really beautiful place ....if it were run by the right people. This story absolutely breaks my heart.
I'm a mother of a special needs son also ironically named, Elijah. Your point about being so protective of your special needs child is so true. He's a young boy now but I worry about when he's older and how he'd have to navigate the mainstream world and mostly those that don't understand him. Like you said routine and familiarity is so crucial to their daily functioning and the killing of this young man just breaks my heart.
I have a nephew that is just like Elijah. He's 23 and I know that this could be him given the wrong circumstances. This one hurt more than any of the others because you could just feel how sweet he must have been. These people will pay.
This was excruciating to listen to, to digest. My nephew is autistic, and he lives in Seattle. This hit HARD. Blessings and love to the family of Elijah. The irony that Elijah is the name of one of the most important biblical prophets... Thank you for your commentary. Thank you for all that you do. It is necessary work.
Ja Mo, my heart is broken. I cannot stop thinking about Elijah. I keep hearing him apologize, express that he wants to do better, express that he is different, and express how he doesn't judge people. Breaks my heart.
Agreed with other commenter, they definitely do and they love the sence of power and control it gives them. They're psychopaths and know they can indulge in their devialncy without consequences by putting on a badge and racially profiling young black men.
This has been going on for 150 years. The only difference now is the camera is catching it. For 4 decades living in the 3rd district in DC. I use to get so frustrated when people didn't believe me. I must be doing something they all thought. Now the camera is catching them. The beatings and attacks have devastated me. The damage to me personally it caused me to give up. I lost my security clearance because a cop didn't like the way I looked. I received a small settlement but the damage far exceeded any recovery.
💕You brought me to tears bc everything you said is absolutely true and heartbreaking. Thank you for taking the time to understand those on the spectrum. Because sometimes even family members don't take the time to understand a child or adult on the spectrum. Good to know some do get it. God's Blessings to you. New subbie 🤗
thank u calvin, love yr videos... nd yr right, it is even sadder we just talk abt this like its normal, it becomes normalized to so many, happening so much. but we cant let it become something normal
Its not gonna work. In order for things to work, u have to change most laws and rules, judges, police, lawyers, and ALL politicians from the bottom to the top. All are culpable and in cahoots
His innocence.... As of late, there's a concerted effort to insist that police brutality is the exception, only the act of a few bad apples. Yet how can people insist that the police are all good when these injustices still occur? Bad apples or not, the police are culpable for not dealing with those at fault.
I hated reading the story of what happened to him. I angry cried every time I saw his face in my feed for a few days. Like why take such a beautiful person away from the world? Pure evil. Fire all of them, put them under the jail. The DA TOO. He's been known to excuse police officers, his friends, and other affluent members of the community for their crimes.
This hit home I have a son that is on the spectrum and he is 8 years old now and I pray every day for understanding from others. Because we get looks in the stores and comments and I just want to snap sometimes but I have to think everyone is not aware of children on the spectrum.
I was literally in tears when I saw the things he said up to the point they murdered him. I feel strongly that those officers should be given the death penalty and the EMT should get life with no patrol. That’s the “pass TH-cam” version of what I think should happen to them. It breaks my heart. 😢
I have a developmental disorder that gives me sensory and emotional issues sometimes.. I can’t imagine how I would react in a situation like Elijah’s 😔
I cried soo hard for Elijah. I pray he rest, THE MESSIAH will awaken him soon. *he doesn't have to go through what is to come Revelation 13 , REVELATION **14:12**, and Revelation 16:2*
My daughter is on the spectrum and falls in a routine. When I researched the story, I figured he was on the spectrum by his mannerisms. The police should be aware or have training to handle people on the spectrum. They supposed to know how to deescalate a crisis. But it’s obvious, most police officers don’t know how to do that. They monthly training how to do with various cultures and people. Also, they need to assign police officers in the neighborhoods where they live.
Beautifully said Calvin. This is every parent's nightmare when they have an autistic child. Social awkwardness is often misinterpreted as disrespectful or smart-aleck behavior. Not allowed to be autistic and black. No benefit of the doubt given to this non-threatening man from these cops. I am so beyond tired of this b.s.
It’s an evil world we live in and the fact that everyday as black people we have to be on the defensive or we die. No in between. I’m so angry and hurt that this just keeps happening and not enough people care about the livelihoods of other humans because it’s not them
I need these people who are calling the police on random people walking around to be CHARGED with something! Pay a fine! Something?! You called the police on an assumption and the person (who was doing nothing) got killed and you had NO consequences. Bruh.......... Mind your business! Charge the cops. And charge the paramedics that tried to tranquilize Elijah too! Another example of why mental health officials need to be responding to some of these calls. Take money out of the police force and put it into other areas.
I agree with you 100% something I get afraid of my angry and frustrated. I wish I could just gather up my people and find a land of our own. I've been in this fight for many many years. I have protested and walked getting signatures. I thought it would change the world for my children and now I find myself 30 years later in the same place. Sometimes it see.s things are gotten worse.
This was a very heavy video...thank you for your input on this...it is very difficult, but I appreciate you for being the conversation to light... Take care Calvin 🖤✊🏼💯
This is beyond evil.. How can they sleep at night?? Taking a life is the ultimate crime, don't they feel remorse..?? Apparently not.. They killed a true innocent. I can hardly bear to read the transcript, read his final words As a mother and a human being, my heart is breaking.. Rest in peace, dear Elijah..🌷
That paramedic not only needs to be fired, he needs to be investigated for how many times he's used ketamine on people in police custody. He needs to be investigated for collusion. From what I understand, ketamine can also cause short-term memory loss, for up to 24 hours. So, they basically roofied him. How convenient, for people to forget what happened to them in police custody. How many times did this paramedic work with these cops? How many times did he use a tranquilizer, period?
This one just hurt me a little different . It hurts me in a different place & pace I didn’t know existed 😭😭 it’s going to take me a minute to wrap my head around this senseless killing 🤦🏾♀️🤦🏿♀️🤦🏾♀️
Hearing his last words is so heartbreaking. That literally made me cry 😢. I pray for his family and that they’re able to get justice. The police have too much power it’s ridiculous. I hope they’re all charged, & the EMT should be charged too.
One of the best videos you have made Mr Michaels, and you know I love your videos. Thanks for highlighting this case, it is heartbreaking. Thank you so much.
What makes all this especially disturbing to me is that even with hindsight, there isn’t anything Floyd, Breonna and Elijah could have reasonably done to save their lives.
This story reminds me of one where Elderly Indian man was walking through neighborhood and neighbor called cops saying he looked suspicious. That case the man didn't speak English so cops didn't understand him. That cop threw him to ground and caused spinal injury. He lived thankfully
These people are evil, I'm tired of discussing these irrational acts in a calm and rational manner when it never seems to work. At this point It's just evil allowed to continue.
I agree totally. Its like pure occult type stuff. Maybe some type of sacrifice 🤷🏿♀️🌹🤔
I agree. We are our own worst enemy when it comes to communicating and seeking justice. We're always quick to forgive, quick to relent and quick to withdraw. They expect us to forgive, the media will shove a microphone in our face and the first question they ask is "do you forgive your offender." If we started acting like them, do the same things they do, behave the same way they behave I believe we'll have their attention actually get justice.
Amen🙏🏽. I'm just so tired Lord Jesus. You need to help us right now
It will not stop, because Black America is not willing to shot down U.S.A like the Covid-19.
Would Black nba stop playing ball for Elijah? No.
Would Black nfl stop playing ball for Elijah? No.
Would Black mlb stop playing ball for Elijah? No.
Would Black America withdraw its work force/services for Elijah. No
That's why the evil will never stop.
"One, one, fill the basket."
Black America has enough 1's in the basket, murdered by cops. It is overflowing.
It is time now for B.A to take a stand for just "one" of these cops senseless murder.
Until then, B.A is just waiting for...
THE NEXT "ONE".
ENUFF IS ENUFF.
You're right, they are pure evil.
I guarantee those cops felt no remorse about killing. No sleep lost. Smh
No sleep lost. No job lost. No time lost. No cares lost. No tears lost.
the district attorney basically shrugged his shoulder when pushed on why such excessive force used and then had the nerve to say there was no injuries to elijah. umm, the young man is dead. just a trashbag.
Yeah that's why they mocked his death at his burial site which was caught on camera.
@@miscellaneousd4987 I didnt see that or hear about it. Where can I find that video?
To them killing is part of the job. For some an enjoyable part of the job in fact.
He told them EVERYTHING they needed to know! He was so nice to them. I don’t wanna hear ANYTHING! NO EXCUSES!!! I’m too outdone.
Brother Opaque I don’t want to wish bad on anyone, but I understand not wanting to be civil anymore.
I’m crying 😭😭😭watching and what Elijah must have been going through I have an autistic grandson he is 16 yrs old and happy like Elijah was. My heart just breaks when I think how he must have been so. Scared He was saying and doing the right thing and he could not understand. If my grandson gets stopped he would be so terrified, but his dad has done a good job on telling him what he must do and still for Elijah that was not enough and I pray for my grandson I can’t imagine what Elijah parents must be going through. They are in my prayers, if I could win the lottery I would do what Marcus Garvey tried to do only I would take AA men and fam to different countries bc right now it is open season African Americans mostly men and has been open season for years. Police suppose to protect and serve but it apply to white america
Janie Thomas Sending good vibes to you and your grandson. Hopefully, he stays safe. I’ll never understand how someone can be as forthcoming and nice as Elijah was, and still die. They need to stop telling us that all we’ve got to do is be cooperative; that’s a lie. I wouldn’t know WHAT to tell my child, if I had one. Seems like they’re at risk, no matter what they do. Smh
Not that it truly matters but he was the complete opposite in most of the cases of the male martyrs glorified in the media (he was a gentle soul, most innocent heart we’ve ever seen) yet he got the least outrage. That saddens me.
greatsweetnice thank you so much for your kind words , we all have to pray every day every time I think about Elijah I tear up bc I then think of my grandson ❤️
Ever since the death of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd I've had a heavy heart its difficult being a black person in a society where they love black culture but not black people. 😔
I don't think I really despised cops until McAtee's death. It was a personal disrespectful moment.
This country activity makes me feel embarrassed to be white. Cause anytime anyone who is white speaks up against racially motivated police brutality, he/she is harassed, framed and or hung? People say racism doesn't exist anymore, but what they don't realize is that racism is this country's greatest weapon, and that terrifies me.
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He was so sweet saying, “I don’t eat meat but I won’t judge you if you do.” I can’t believe they did that to him. You would think at some point human nature would kick in and as a police officer you would be like, “Okay I think this is excessive. We don’t need to keep him in a chokehold and tranquilize him. He is a baby!!”
nope because they literally don’t view us as human, that’s why the sympathy never kicks in
Police are animals and should be treated as such until proven otherwise.
@@carolinesimeon4361 100 % truth to what you said. They did not view him or any Black person as human
Is it crazy that's how I woke up? Hearing his last words.
Their hate/distain runs too deep for that I’m afraid. They simply saw a BM to catch by ALL means. No type of BM is truly safe honestly. This situation proved it.
This one hurt to the core. I'm just tired. They murdered an angel.
Tamar, Trayvon, Philando and Breonna hurt to the core for me also.
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I absolutely and totally agree. I CANNOT stop thinking about Elijah!!! My heart is broken! He was a very dear soul with a pure, innocent, gentle and sweet nature. My heart became more and more sorrowful as he continually said..."I'm just different!"
@@charlotteziggy8353 Agreed. What made it worse for me is hearing his pleas. We normally don't hear that. I hate that I just found out about it about a month ago and it happened in my city.
Not sure why this one won’t make me stop thinking about it. I just feel like theses people should pay and if they don’t burn it all down and start over. I die ever and over when he says he is different.
Breonna Taylor- Another Good Person Gone Too Soon!😥
It truly saddens me how often black women killed by police violence are forgotten in the big picture.
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David McAtee died on the week of Breonna's protest, too. He's from Louisville and nobody is talking about him. 😰
!!!! They never mention the women.
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When you started reading his last words, I couldn’t hold back the tears. He was clearly a gentle soul. Just sad. No reason Elijah shouldn’t still be alive.
Yeah. That hurt my heart.
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I know I'm crying at work..cant take this
Ive cried several time for him... them psychopaths killed that empath.
Several days..😭😭😭😭😭😭
Same.
Guess I’m first? Hey Calvin! Elijah’s story really broke me down. My Son is on the spectrum and has epilepsy, but you couldn’t tell by looking at him. I pray his family finds justice and peace.
I thought I was beyond being sad all I thought I had was anger, this story all I can do is cry.
Oson Houston I agree. Reading his last words made it infuriating.
A beautiful man, just a nerdy type like me into different stuff like helping animals....god DAMN why have to did he die, and who the fuck gives animal tranqlizer to anyone without consent? What if that person is allergic to it... paramedics should be charged with aiding in a murder.... sorry my young brother !!! I love you!!!! I woulda loved to have had a friend like you.... Solidarity from Detroit Michigan
Those officers didn’t give a damn. 145lbs and they still felt threaten. They see Black people as an automatic threat. It’s intentional.
We will still rise. Beat us, kick us, shoot us we will rise
NO THEY AREN'T. These cavemen see black people as prey.
Everything you said Calvin was absolutely RIGHT. My daughter will be in High School AND SHE IS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM. Everything is routine for her; she cant speak whole sentences.She speak in broken words like eat, or sleepy. But my baby try so hard to do what we call "Normal" ppl do. And ppl always saying to me; stop being so protective of her, you got to let her do things by herself or you going to hold her back. Im crying watching this video b/c my biggest fear is something happening to me & no one will be there to take care of her like I do; b/c this is a cruel world. My heart broke in half when I heard he had autism..I can only image how his family feel, knowing how he was killed. AND WHEN U READ HIS LAST WORDS; ALL I CAN SAY IS HOW COULD THEY NOT KNOW SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH HIM. And Im like you if these cops can't control an 140 lbs boy or a man who is handcuffed on the ground with 4 ppl or top of him ; why are they cops, & they the softest cops I damn know. Too many unarmed Blacks dying & too many White enraged ppl & or white mass murders being arrested without a damn scratch on them.. Just Crazy
Bless your daughter💚
Honestly if you have the money, get out of america and go somewhere where your baby and you will be able to live freely.
That boy wasn't capable of harming a fly. 💔
True and Those Cops are lying on him why would he try to grab a weapon off the officer
That's police 101 to claim he went for their gun or a gun Smh 😡
He played the violin for kittens in animal shelters to soothe their anxiety. Every time I think about that I just break down inside.
OK FOLKS WE GOT A DOUBLE FEATURE TONIGH!!
This has got to be the most saddest one, because this boy had a heart of gold...smh.
No, just one of many that is sad beyond words, I mean Tamir and Phliando:(
All sad
@@charlotteziggy8353 I cried for Philando twice.
Ugh. Those last words destroyed me. He was just a sweet kid trying to get home.
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@Marie me to
I live in Aurora Colorado and only the people that are involved in the community (like myself) knew about this case so I’m so happy more people are becoming aware of it now. I feared for my life knowing these murders were still lurking our streets.
Aurora (compared to the rest of Colorado) has a large Black population that struggles systematically, like Black people all over this country, but our plight is usually ignored nationally.
Not only did Aurora officials let them get away, the Batman shooting happened, but Aurora is also the place where a drunk police officer was found in his car.. in UNIFORM. Smh
ALSO.. The White DA in Aurora Colorado had a side piece that mysterious ended up dead which they claimed was suicide. Super sketchy smh
After the drunk police offers was found our first ever Black police chef in Aurora stepped down.
Just so much going on here. So wild.
I lived in Crested Butte Colorado for 17 years, no cops around for miles, nothing but peace and relaxation......
@@grandpiano6574 and what does that have to do with what she said?
@@grandpiano6574 you want her to move?
Real talk I live in Montbello ( for those that don't know it's a neighborhood in Denver right next door to Aurora) and I try to avoid that city like the plauge since way back because the racism in the APD is real and you can feel it in the air if you're Black.
I live downtown and I'm a teenager and I hate to think that a lot of my friends are black because they're so much more than that but that's all it comes to. My best friend 6'2 and 14 but he looks like a grown man and he's terrified now this is happening 15 minutes from where we hang out. I try to be neutral about every thing but I can't stand by watching the best people in my have targets painted on their backs. These are my people so shoot me too because id rather that than live in this world where an actual murder becomes a political debate for the safety of these so called protectors. as Elijah cryed "I love you' as he was suffocating, he still didn't betray his beliefs of love over hate but I knew he knew that was the end. I don't know it's late and I been crying for a while about this no lie. It's awful and if you are a racist of bias to person I say that no one is objectively good or bad but you need to open your eyes and see that we are all the same. Love your neibor like a brother because the end goal is peace but the path is cloudy. If you want to talk about anything @luckemia_
This is literally my nightmare. I have a brother on the spectrum who we just started allowing him to be more independent. I taught him how to drive, helped get a job and all that. If he were confronted by police I don’t think he would fare well and it makes me nervous everyday and then I see this story and I just melt into tears. Elijah and his family didn’t deserve this.
I feel exhausted crying all the time, why won't they leave us alone?! This country makes me feel so small. It doesn't matter how 'good' you are.
Exactly
Young baby killed and murdered by those who suppose to protect us
The runaway slave patrol was never meant to protect anything but oppression.
Pigs were never made to protect black ppl
Ok
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Thank you, Calvin. You’re absolutely correct...as a mom of a child on the spectrum, situations like this is one of many fears. I pray for comfort to his family and friends. 😞🙏🏾
People are never going to see the trend because it's a gruesome trend that challenges their worldview that good triumphs over evil all the time
Exactly even if he was bad he didn't deserve to be killed for "having a gun" it's ridiculous I can understand if he killed someone or raped someone but no they assumed he has a gun ASSUMED its tiring at this point 😩
@Emma XTC did you also say that they already had the person that did the crime and the people went in unannounced in street clothes at the wrong address... it's stupid to have to talk to those idiots that doesn't care but all they doing is adding to the problems
Exactly. A lot of people don't want to know.
@@tionnajohnson8430 I don't think we should explain anything to "people" like that they just don't care just shove it in their face if police mess with someone they care about because at this point they've shown their heart so you have to leave a fool in their folly.
It's cool at night here in Aurora, Co. The way he was dressed was perfectly normal. It's about 60 at night
Colorado has had a ton of police involved incidents. That station is a real piece of work.
These are not accidents. They are out to get us. I was married to a police officer and they do have a higher than God attitude.
You are right. A guy at the gym would not leave me alone. I told him my "name" but would not tell him my age. He said I can find out. He ran my plates and the next day he was on the other side of the gym and called me by my real name. And he was really loud. He didn't want anything he just wanted to let me know that he knew.
@@MsQunia Well what happened after that?
@@MsQunia that is so creepy, wow and seems like harassment and invasion of privacy
This story is so sad. Prayers and condolences go out to the family. Its sickening that no one has been charged and no one has been sent to jail. I pray we can get justice for all these cases.
In my mind, calling these savages police officers is being too respectful. Cops suit them better & whatever expletives you choose to add to that word. After all former President Barack Obama was referred to as Obama minus his title by most people for 8 years. Obama - Cops, you get the lack of respect here?
Calvin Michaels you speak with a lot of logic and common sense. You're an intelligent young man.
Just want to say that I love you content. 😍😍😍 You have an intelligent mind 💯💯
i have never heard of a criminal that just walks normally when doing a crime
Elijah's death hurts my heart in such a brutal way. He reminds me of my son so much I'm literally holding back tears writing this. I'm praying for justice for him, Breona Taylor and the so many others that need it.
Miss JoRolle, I'm so sorry for the pain you are feeling. I can't imagine how much your heart is hurting. Especially as you think about your precious son!!! When I think of Elijah McClain, I just keep shaking my head as I mourn the loss of a sweet soul. He was just an innocent baby!! There are times I honestly struggle with feeling very angry towards the officers.
Thugs in blue. The nation's largest gang.
You are right... it sure is a cruel world out there. Depressing!
This has made me cry. We are living such an incomprehensible experience for something we can not control. My heart aches for him and his family. I send my sincerest condolences.
Isolated incidence. Yeah like that makes a difference. Evil, just plain evil.
The kid died from a heart attack, not any injuries inflicted by police.
This broke my heart. It hits so close to home. My son is autistic and I always worry when he goes to the corner store alone. Thank you for acknowledging how parents of kids on the spectrum feel. You made great points.
This time they killed one of Gods Angels here on earth. There is no justification for this one know matter how you look at this. How were these police still police after that video was viewed? The pain this family must be in.
This time?
Having made mistakes in the past doesn’t warrant a death sentence.
I'm only part way through this and the first thing I thought once you started talking about the neighbor calling was that unless you see an actual crime being committed people need to learn to mind their own damn business.. too many innocent people are killed because someone "felt" there was something wrong.. and until people are actually seen as innocent by default and not guilty we can't take the chance of calling the police. Its sad that the people tasked with protecting society are untrustworthy to do so and more often than not end up hurting more than helping...
Edit: I am crying listening to that poor boys last words.. humanity or even basic human decency cannot be taught.. no amount of "training and reform" will make sociopaths compassionate. It is terrifying to think that these kinds of people were ever hired for a job that requires a certain level of compassion to do... I really hope the monsters responsible for this get charged Elijah deserved better.
Elijah was getting sweet tea....for himself and his cousins and siblings, I think. When I hear his last words I know we would have been good friends if we met. A lil different too. I think the best people sometimes are.
Cops are the fucking KKK. I am an LPC. I've helped heal many souls, I've helped people heal from the most brutal and soul-crushing trauma, and given them all the credit for their success because it IS theres.
As a helper, I've been threatened, I've had knives held to my face and still never wished I had a weapon or the need to hold someone in a chokehold. Compassion prevails in even the most dangerous situations.
And in THIS situation, all that was needed was an "Ah, ok. I guess the mask must have freaked someone out. *LOL* What are you listening to?" Then maybe light music-talk before I say goodbye....unless he was just uncomfortable with awkward small talk then I would have just wished him the very best night and said goodbye, maybe low-key made sure he got home safely. Money is going to the worst monsters of our society. These are not professionals. They are paid racist murderers who are paid to massacre Black people. I am a single mother. I have saved lives through compassion and love. This world could be a really beautiful place ....if it were run by the right people. This story absolutely breaks my heart.
You speak straight facts !!! I love your commentary no Bullshit !!
I could tell you’re frustrated Calvin. You’re doing important work.🙏🏽
Thank you for posting this to help me process because I just watched the footage and I don't know how much more of this my heart can take 💔
This is heartbreaking. Just heartbreaking. Tears come everytime I hear his name, see his face, remember his pleas. He was so pure & unthreatening
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This was heartbreaking. Thanks for your educational videos, and for being funny and the voice of reason at the same time.
I'm a mother of a special needs son also ironically named, Elijah. Your point about being so protective of your special needs child is so true. He's a young boy now but I worry about when he's older and how he'd have to navigate the mainstream world and mostly those that don't understand him. Like you said routine and familiarity is so crucial to their daily functioning and the killing of this young man just breaks my heart.
I have a nephew that is just like Elijah. He's 23 and I know that this could be him given the wrong circumstances. This one hurt more than any of the others because you could just feel how sweet he must have been. These people will pay.
Omg I remember the Chavis Carter case his mother should be fighting for justice its the perfect time!
They just wanted to kill him! (no more excuses) THE END😡
This was excruciating to listen to, to digest. My nephew is autistic, and he lives in Seattle. This hit HARD. Blessings and love to the family of Elijah.
The irony that Elijah is the name of one of the most important biblical prophets...
Thank you for your commentary. Thank you for all that you do. It is necessary work.
This hurt me more than I can express In words. Rest in peace beautiful young man 🙏🙏🙏❣️
Ja Mo, my heart is broken. I cannot stop thinking about Elijah. I keep hearing him apologize, express that he wants to do better, express that he is different, and express how he doesn't judge people. Breaks my heart.
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@@shajuandacampbell1008 yes , am haunted by his last words. I honestly don't know how to stop crying
Once the police are in the 'killing zone' they are not capable of listening to the cries and distress tones of the person.
I think it turns them on.
@@BeautifulEarthJa You could be correct psychopaths tend to be aroused when using their power over others.
We share the same surname 👍
Agreed with other commenter, they definitely do and they love the sence of power and control it gives them. They're psychopaths and know they can indulge in their devialncy without consequences by putting on a badge and racially profiling young black men.
This has been going on for 150 years. The only difference now is the camera is catching it.
For 4 decades living in the 3rd district in DC. I use to get so frustrated when people didn't believe me. I must be doing something they all thought.
Now the camera is catching them. The beatings and attacks have devastated me. The damage to me personally it caused me to give up. I lost my security clearance because a cop didn't like the way I looked. I received a small settlement but the damage far exceeded any recovery.
These people are evil. I have friends who have disabilities and it is just heartbreaking to me.
Agree
He didn't have a disability tf you get that from
Thank you so much @CalivinMichales for doin this piece on Elijah McClain..... SLEEP IN PEACE YNG MAN
💕You brought me to tears bc everything you said is absolutely true and heartbreaking. Thank you for taking the time to understand those on the spectrum. Because sometimes even family members don't take the time to understand a child or adult on the spectrum. Good to know some do get it. God's Blessings to you. New subbie 🤗
thank u calvin, love yr videos... nd yr right, it is even sadder we just talk abt this like its normal, it becomes normalized to so many, happening so much. but we cant let it become something normal
Its not gonna work. In order for things to work, u have to change most laws and rules, judges, police, lawyers, and ALL politicians from the bottom to the top. All are culpable and in cahoots
His innocence....
As of late, there's a concerted effort to insist that police brutality is the exception, only the act of a few bad apples. Yet how can people insist that the police are all good when these injustices still occur? Bad apples or not, the police are culpable for not dealing with those at fault.
I hated reading the story of what happened to him. I angry cried every time I saw his face in my feed for a few days. Like why take such a beautiful person away from the world? Pure evil. Fire all of them, put them under the jail. The DA TOO. He's been known to excuse police officers, his friends, and other affluent members of the community for their crimes.
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This hit home I have a son that is on the spectrum and he is 8 years old now and I pray every day for understanding from others. Because we get looks in the stores and comments and I just want to snap sometimes but I have to think everyone is not aware of children on the spectrum.
I was literally in tears when I saw the things he said up to the point they murdered him. I feel strongly that those officers should be given the death penalty and the EMT should get life with no patrol. That’s the “pass TH-cam” version of what I think should happen to them. It breaks my heart. 😢
I saw the video. He was so soft spoken....such a gentle soul. Soooooo sad
I have a developmental disorder that gives me sensory and emotional issues sometimes.. I can’t imagine how I would react in a situation like Elijah’s 😔
I cried soo hard for Elijah. I pray he rest, THE MESSIAH will awaken him soon.
*he doesn't have to go through what is to come Revelation 13 , REVELATION **14:12**, and Revelation 16:2*
Good video.
My daughter is on the spectrum and falls in a routine. When I researched the story, I figured he was on the spectrum by his mannerisms. The police should be aware or have training to handle people on the spectrum.
They supposed to know how to deescalate a crisis. But it’s obvious, most police officers don’t know how to do that. They monthly training how to do with various cultures and people. Also, they need to assign police officers in the neighborhoods where they live.
I’m very protective of my daughter. That’s one of the reasons why I never married. I have to think about the “what if’s” all the time.
Beautifully said Calvin. This is every parent's nightmare when they have an autistic child. Social awkwardness is often misinterpreted as disrespectful or smart-aleck behavior. Not allowed to be autistic and black. No benefit of the doubt given to this non-threatening man from these cops. I am so beyond tired of this b.s.
It’s an evil world we live in and the fact that everyday as black people we have to be on the defensive or we die. No in between. I’m so angry and hurt that this just keeps happening and not enough people care about the livelihoods of other humans because it’s not them
It will take more then protesting
I need these people who are calling the police on random people walking around to be CHARGED with something! Pay a fine! Something?! You called the police on an assumption and the person (who was doing nothing) got killed and you had NO consequences. Bruh.......... Mind your business! Charge the cops. And charge the paramedics that tried to tranquilize Elijah too! Another example of why mental health officials need to be responding to some of these calls. Take money out of the police force and put it into other areas.
I agree with you 100% something I get afraid of my angry and frustrated. I wish I could just gather up my people and find a land of our own. I've been in this fight for many many years. I have protested and walked getting signatures. I thought it would change the world for my children and now I find myself 30 years later in the same place. Sometimes it see.s things are gotten worse.
You did a wonderful job here, Calvin. Elijah’s story has broken my heart and haunts me but you put it into a context I couldn’t. Thank you.
Great content as always. I love your perspective and I appreciate you sharing.
I am sorry n in tear justice for him
This was a very heavy video...thank you for your input on this...it is very difficult, but I appreciate you for being the conversation to light... Take care Calvin 🖤✊🏼💯
100%facts
the good die young, he was just the kindest person, it is heartbreaking
I love this one and I can see and hear how it was affecting you. BIG HUG! Shout out to my girl Phyllis...I miss you.
Cases like this are so disturbing in particular. I don’t know how people can live with cold blood on their hands like that.
Hearing you read what Elijah said brought me to tears.
This is beyond evil..
How can they sleep at night??
Taking a life is the ultimate crime, don't they feel remorse..??
Apparently not..
They killed a true innocent.
I can hardly bear to read the transcript, read his final words
As a mother and a human being, my heart is breaking..
Rest in peace, dear Elijah..🌷
Good positive commentrtery
That paramedic not only needs to be fired, he needs to be investigated for how many times he's used ketamine on people in police custody. He needs to be investigated for collusion.
From what I understand, ketamine can also cause short-term memory loss, for up to 24 hours. So, they basically roofied him. How convenient, for people to forget what happened to them in police custody.
How many times did this paramedic work with these cops? How many times did he use a tranquilizer, period?
This one just hurt me a little different . It hurts me in a different place & pace I didn’t know existed 😭😭 it’s going to take me a minute to wrap my head around this senseless killing 🤦🏾♀️🤦🏿♀️🤦🏾♀️
Being the "good guy" was never enough, never will be, it's impossible to be good enough for evil people.
Hearing his last words is so heartbreaking. That literally made me cry 😢. I pray for his family and that they’re able to get justice. The police have too much power it’s ridiculous. I hope they’re all charged, & the EMT should be charged too.
And they all go marching down, to the earth, to get out, of the rain, boom boom boom boom boom.- for our young new ancestor Elijah McClain
Thank you for highlighting this story and telling the unvarnished truth!
We've really have to stop saying these attacks are fear based. They're not. They're HATE based; irrational, disgusting, savage hate.
In America, all you gotta do is call the police to say a black person is acting strange, and that's basically a death sentence.
I cried so hard...Thank you so much for this.
One of the best videos you have made Mr Michaels, and you know I love your videos. Thanks for highlighting this case, it is heartbreaking. Thank you so much.
This is all so sad and no justice. My heart is so heavy. Lord help us. And u tell me police are protesting bc they can no longer use choke holds, smh.
What makes all this especially disturbing to me is that even with hindsight, there isn’t anything Floyd, Breonna and Elijah could have reasonably done to save their lives.
Extremely sad story...evil runs deep... real deep.
My grandsons are twins and they are on the spectrum and my daughter is very protective.
Do they realize that someone in a choke hold is going to fight because that is the natural reaction to feeling like you are going to die?
Couldn't have said it better myself. You earned a subscriber
My 4 year old is autistic and his name is Elijah . The amount of pain and anxiety hit so fast and hard with this one .
This story reminds me of one where Elderly Indian man was walking through neighborhood and neighbor called cops saying he looked suspicious. That case the man didn't speak English so cops didn't understand him. That cop threw him to ground and caused spinal injury. He lived thankfully
Amy Goodman of "Democracy Now!" interviewed Elijah McClain's family's attorney on Monday!