Bradford Jr: Alabama man "hit by the back" by police

A man wrongfully killed by police in a mall in Alabama was hit three times from behind, according to an autopsy.

Emantic Bradford Jr., known as EJ, was shot in the head, neck and hip at the Riverchase Galleria in Hoover, Alabama.

Police identified him as the gunman who killed an 18-year-old man. and a 12 year old girl last month.

But they later admitted that they were deceived and have since arrested another man. Erron Brown, 20, went to the police.

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According to an autopsy requested by the Bradford family, a policeman shot dead the 21-year-old [19659007] Benjamin Crump, the lawyer representing Bradford 's family, reportedly told a press conference that, after the autopsy, "this officer should be charged with a crime".

"Nothing justifies him to shoot at EJ he is away from him."

The officer in charge was put on administrative leave and an investigation is underway.

However, the authorities gave little details about the case and refused to broadcast images of the body's camera.

In a joint statement reported by broadcaster ABC News, Hoover Mayor Frank Brocato and Police Chief Nicklaus Derzis said to have revealed such evidence could "compromise the integrity" of the company. # 39; investigation.

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At the time of the shooting, Bradford was carrying a weapon for which he held a license . Police said he "reinforced the sense of threat" on the scene by unsheathing his gun after gunshots sounded at the mall.

Under the Alabama Firearms Act, it is not illegal to carry a firearm in public, but the Riverchase Galleria prohibits the use of firearms. a firearm on his premises.