Police should not be permitted to investigate their own crime: 18 year old murdered? Looks like another cover up in WV. UPDATE: Mother of Timothy Hill Speaks Out Allen Roberts Jun 23, 2014 2:20 p.m. m.wvva/w/main/story/116384034/ KEGLEY (WVVA)- Michele Hill, the mother of Timothy Hill, the 18-year-old killed in an officer related shooting is speaking out. Michelle Hill claims Trooper B. D. Gillespie was harassing her son over a motorcycle. In an interview with the Charleston Gazette, Hill says she went to Mercer County Sheriffs Deputy Joe Parks in March. Hill says she asked him solely for advice. In the article, Parks says he advised her to contact Gillespies superior. Hill says, I didnt ask for him to do something, I asked for his opinion. I felt like a lot of times if you make a complaint it makes things worse and I didnt want to make things any worse than they already were At this time there is no indication of whether or not there will be an independent investigation into the shooting. KEGLEY (WVVA) - A man is shot dead after an altercation with a West Virginia state trooper near the officers Mercer County home. According to a news release from the State Police, the incident occurred near the home of Senior Trooper B. D. Gillespie after three individuals were spotted by the troopers wife tampering with the couples personal vehicle and Gillespies cruiser. Gillespie pursued the individuals in his cruiser and uniform, the release states, locating them approximately a quarter-mile from his home. During questioning, one of the three -- identified as Timothy Hill -- became belligerent and refused to comply with Gillespies commands, the release says. The two other subjects left the scene. An altercation ensued between Gillespie and Hill. The release says Gillespie sprayed Hill with pepper spray and struck him with a baton. The two fell to the ground with Hill on top of Gillespie, when a nearby resident came to the troopers aid. The resident, Clark Crews says, I just bolted out the door and asked the officer if he needed assistance and he said yes, get him off of me. I proceeded to grab the gentlemans arm and we tumbled down the hill into the water. During the struggle all three rolled into a culvert where the release says Hill attempted to take Gillespies gun. Gillespie gained control of his firearm and shot Hill twice, killing him. Friends of Timothy Hill say that doesnt sound like the Timmy they know. LeAnn Stroupe says, If that cop told him to stop doing something he wouldve. He probably wouldve rolled his eyes but he wouldve done it. They say he was a good kid. This is an ongoing investigation. Following is the full news release: MERCER COUNTY - On Thursday night, June 12, 2014, Senior Trooper B. D. Gillespie was awakened by his wife who was screaming at three men in their driveway, tampering with their personal vehicle and Senior Trooper Gillespies cruiser. Senior Trooper Gillespie, in his Class A uniform and cruiser, began looking for the subjects. Senior Trooper Gillespie eventually located the three subjects walking in the roadway, approximately a quarter mile from his residence. Senior Trooper Gillespie began questioning the three subjects about tampering with the vehicles and the three subjects gave conflicting stories about what happened at the Gillespie residence. Upon further inquiry, Timothy Hill became belligerent and refused to comply with lawful commands made in the interest of safety which included placing his hands behind his back to be patted down for officer safety. The other two subjects left when Timothy Hill became combative. Senior Trooper Gillespie attempted to take Hill into custody for obstructing. Hills combativeness increased and he began fighting with Senior Trooper Gillespie. During the fight, Senior Trooper Gillespie sprayed Hill with capstun and struck him with a closed ASP baton. Senior Trooper Gillespie and Hill fell to the ground, where Hill got on top of Senior Trooper Gillespie. A nearby resident witnessed the fight and went to help Senior Trooper Gillespie. At this time, all three men rolled into a deep culvert, where Hill attempted to disarm Senior Trooper Gillespie. Senior Trooper Gillespie was able to get control of his handgun and shot Timothy Hill two times, fatally wounding him. This is currently an ongoing investigation.
Posted on: Tue, 24 Jun 2014 04:24:07 +0000
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