cw: article has descriptions of the collision, read w/ caution.

https://publicola.com/2023/07/20/video-confirms-that-officer-was-going-74-mph-was-not-running-siren-when-he-killed-pedestrian/

I'm furious but unsurprised that a cop was going 3x the posted limit, without sirens, running reds, and struck and killed a pedestrian, and yet they're "still deciding if they should charge [the driver] with a crime”.

#seattle #JaahnaviKandula

Video Confirms that Officer Was Going 74 MPH, Did Not Have Siren Running When He Struck Pedestrian
https://publicola.com/2023/07/20/video-confirms-that-officer-was-going-74-mph-was-not-running-siren-when-he-killed-pedestrian/

#Seattle #JaahnaviKandula

Caller Was Lucid, Waiting to “Flag Down” Aid Car, When Officer Heading to Scene Struck and Killed Pedestrian Nearby #JaahnaviKandula
https://publicola.com/2023/03/09/caller-was-lucid-waiting-to-flag-down-aid-car-when-officer-heading-to-scene-struck-and-killed-pedestrian-nearby/

Sorry about the slow notice, but tonight's vigil and march were cancelled by the organizers due to COVID exposures. We'll update when we get a new date and time.

#JaahnaviKandula #Seattle

Another march and vigil will be held tomorrow, Jan 31st at 5pm near the site of Jaahnavi's death. See flier for details.

#JaahnaviKandula #Seattle #SeattleProtests #PNW #ACAB

Seattle police watch dog Divestspd published the name of Jaahnavi's killer, Officer Kevin Dave. SPD has since confirmed Dave was the officer behind the wheel.

#JaahnaviKandula #seattle #SeattleProtest #ACAB

https://divestspd.substack.com/p/identified-the-officer-who-killed

"DivestSPD has identified the Seattle police officer responsible for the collision that killed 23-year-old student Jaahnavi Kandula last week as Kevin Austin Dave. While SPD still hasn’t officially confirmed the driver’s identity, we’ve determined it with high confidence using the methods described below."

https://divestspd.substack.com/p/identified-the-officer-who-killed

#Seattle #ACAB #JaahnaviKandula

Sunday updates via @iNFoPiG

https://kolektiva.social/@iNFoPiG/109776307016660517

#JaahnaviKandula #solidarity

01-29-2013 #SeattleWA #SeattleProtest

Protesters and families in #Seattle joined today in solidarity for the latest victims of police violence and the recent tragic death of #JaahnaviKandula

Say their names!

Conservatively on average in #America police killed at least 100 people a month in 2022, but that number doesn't include other law enforcement involved deaths.

Families, activists and protesters took turns sharing stories, outrage, sorrow and action plans for local communities.

Jaahnavi Kandula was recently killed while in a crosswalk by a Seattle Police Department persuit vehicle. So far #SPD has released few details on the incident.

Even today at the same crosswalk where Jaahnavi passed we witnessed more than several vehicles failing to stop for those who were crossing or waiting to cross.

Included in today's event were stories of a very long list of victims of police violence, the majority within just the last few years.

While different strategy or action ideas were brought up one thing was clear; many believe the overwhelming amount of funds given to police departments should instead be invested into communities. Another item among discussion was law enforcement historically referring to increased training as a proposed solution to America's police killing problems.

Flyers and information on upcoming events were shared, see ALT text of images for more info.

I have long believed that if a driver kills or seriously injures another person, they should at a minimum lose their driving privileges forever. If they leave the scene, there should be more draconian punishment. And it doesn't matter if they're a cop.
#JaahnaviKandula #Seattle

The City of Seattle continues to refuse to release the name of Jaahnavi Kandula's killer.

That's ok. Anyone can determine the name of Jaahnavi's murderer due to open source data.

According to news sources, Jaahnavi was struck on Dexter and Thomas by an officer who started training in 2019.

#JaahnaviKandula #Seattle #ACAB #opendata

https://spd.watch

Another vigil will be held at the site of Jaahnavi Kandula's death at the hands of Seattle police.

3pm Sunday
Dexter and Thomas

#JaahnaviKandula #seattle #acab #waroncars

At the vigil for Jaahnavi Kandula, a student who was struck and killed by a Seattle police officer driving in their patrol vehicle. It is not acceptable for police officers to kill pedestrians on their way to an emergency response. #Seattle #JaahnaviKandula #seabikes #safety

A memorial has begun forming at the site of Jaahnavi's death.

#JaahnaviKandula #seattle

Protesters gathered in Seattle to mourn the death of Jaahnavi Kandula at the hands of a Seattle police officer.

#Seattle #JaahnaviKandula

It's a problem when it takes ten years, and usually multiple budget fights, to get long-standing plans implemented.

RT @Sea_Crosswalks@twitter.com

The Thomas St. intersection where #JaahnaviKandula was killed was supposed to be redesigned by early 2021, according to this SDOT site. http://shorturl.at/cjAOR But that never happened, & @MayorofSeattle@twitter.com removed funding in the most recent budget. #visionzeroseattle

🐦🔗: https://twitter.com/Sea_Crosswalks/status/1619047075278360576

A GoFundMe to help support Jaahnavi's family has been posted.

It has exceeded it's funding goal ($125k) in under 24hours.

#JaahnaviKandula #ACAB #Seattle #waroncars #MutualAid

https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-neu-student-jahnavi-kandulas-family

In these recordings the commanding officer can be heard arriving on scene. Within four minutes he orders all arriving officers to remain in their squad cars.

Moments later he orders all body worn cameras be turned off.

It's clear from the audio the officer who caused the accident did not stop.

Dispatch works quickly to help him contact a union representative before he is interviewed.

#JaahnaviKandula #ACAB #Seattle #waroncars

Critical Mass posted a vigil.

Starts from West Lake Park.

Anyone attending on foot may wish to gather directly at Dexter & Thomas @ 6:30pm.

@Spottnik

#ACAB

#JaahnaviKandula #criticalmass #criticalmassseattle #seattle #seattlebike #bikelaneuprising #bikeprotest #pnwbikes #pnwlife #pnw #biketogether #seattleprotests #seattleprotest #🚲 #🚲❤️ #bicycles #protestride #washingtonstate #bikelaneuprise #seattlewashington #northwestbikers #visionzero #bicycleinfrastructure #bikelanes #waroncars

Critcal Mass starts this Friday at 6:30pm meeting at Seattle's Westlake Park.

This month's ride is expected to visit the site where Jaahnavi Kandula was struck. You can find more info about Critical Mass on their social media below.

RIP Jaahnavi Kandula.

https://www.instagram.com/critical_mass_seattle

#Seattle #Protest #Bicycles #cars #ACAB #JaahnaviKandula