L.A. Police Union President Calls Ezell Ford a ‘Known Gang Member’ in Denouncing Commission Ruling

A framed portrait of Ezell Ford is seen at his funeral in South Los Angeles on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2014. (Credit: KTLA)

Posted: Jun 16, 2015 / 02:53 PM PDT

Updated: Jun 16, 2015 / 02:53 PM PDT

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The president of the Los Angeles police union denounced the commission’s recent ruling that an LAPD officer acted out of policy in the fatal shooting of Ezell Ford. During his comments, LAPPL President Craig Lally called Ford a “known gang member,” eliciting cries from the audience. Christina Pascucci reports from downtown Los Angeles for the KTLA 5 News at 1 on June 16, 2015.