Police Officer Claims Self-Defense After Shooting Woman in House | Aaron Dean Case Analysis

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[@GGiblet]

I feel so badly for the victim, her nephew and the neighbour that was trying to help. This case is heartbreaking.

[@ottomattix86]

Good point about neighbor Unless this is what they wanted 😬

[@clqudy4750]

The neighbor set things in motion by calling the police. Had they acted like a normal person and gone I er to check first, Tatiana might still be alive. There's no reason to call the police for every little thing out of place, like doors being open.

[@alb5801]

The neighbor, a older gentleman, was genuinely guilt ridden. He felt so bad about calling the police to investigate which ended in her death He was being cautious of walking in on a violent crime or the aftermath thereof!!

[@childofcascadia]

Exactly. My door was left open when I brought in groceries. It didnt latch right and cracked open a few feet from the difference in the air temperature inside to outside. My neighbor saw at midnight and just called me going hey, i drove by and your doors open. She didnt call the police. Why the hell someone would call the police over an open door is mindblowing to me.

[@GGiblet]

@@alb5801 I appreciate the information🙌 I had wondered if the neighbour might be elderly or infirm. Of course he was acting out of concern for his neighbour, I hope he's getting therapy.

[@50sVintage]

Your description of the arrogant s.o.b. is outstanding.

[@kevinhornbuckle]

Except, by Dr. Grande's own admission, it is inaccurate. Narcissistic traits do not necessarily add up to narcissistic personality disorder? Dr. Grande explained it as "sub-clinical." So why did Dr. Grande then call Aaron Dean a narcissist?

[@rw7975]

@@kevinhornbuckle Sub clinical was in regards to psychopathic traits - not grandiosity/NPD

[@pamelareed9514]

I think this whole tragedy could have been averted if the cops had simply rang the effing doorbell.

[@aarondavis8943]

When a cop fails to announce their presence they're just another creeper with a gun as far as I'm concerned.

[@skreemqueen7520]

Absolutely!!!! I feel bad for the neighbor that called but really they were being a great neighbor! Had the Cop just knocked or yelled “ police” none of this would have happened. He is guilty of murder IMO.

[@tonyquinlan7341]

Bingo

[@lisamac8503]

Cops love their drama They think they are all on TV and yes most are Narcs and are aggressive I feel so bad for this victim She did nothing wrong and this Narc cop did everything wrong He should never have been able to become a cop Nothing (in my opinion) can justifie her being killed

[@Somegirl811]

Exactly

[@KimberlyLetsGo]

Whether she raised her gun or not, this young woman did nothing wrong. She has every right, within our own laws, to protect herself, her family and her own home. My adrenaline would have been sky-high if I thought there was a person outside who could cause me hard. She wouldn't have had any time to make the assessment that the cop, who didn't ID himself, that he was, indeed, a cop. Any time I have watched videos of police who have pulled their guns, they announce they are the police, in circumstances just like this. He, recklessly, took a life. I hope the young nephew gets all the counseling necessary and that he doesn't come to believe that ALL police officers are reckless as this guy here was.

[@user-xg3uy6hq9g]

enough are that they should be avoided at all costs IMHO you are more likely to encounter a bad cop than a good one.

[@account01289]

@KimberlyLetsGo Well said 💗

[@Smellslikegelfling]

@@user-xg3uy6hq9g It goes to show that even if you've done nothing wrong at all, the police are not there to help. To them you're just another opportunity to flex their authority and add another number to their score. If they can't find a reason to get you in trouble or brutalize you then they will simply manufacture one.

[@ursodermatt8809]

he is definitively a murderer. i mean who the f..k shoots into a window without actually seeing much at all.

[@SheTraxter]

She did a lot wrong!!!!! Should have put kid in safe closet!!! Closed n locked her door and called 911, and NOT decided to play Rambo in front of a child to scare them to death for life and unlawfully shoot someone outside her home as that’s illegal you know???!!!! She had no business pointing a gun out that window not knowing who it was! That’s a murder she was going to commit!!! Doc supported my thoughts here! She had no business owning a gun at all!!! That’s a last resort against a intruder and in this case there was no intruder!!! That’s why the jury sure wasn’t going to find Dean guilty of murder as the prosecution tried to do fir politics!!! He didn’t get a fair trial snd could have a good appeal but I think he was a dumb cop and he did a manslaughter mishandling the situation. He will be free in 7 years. Paying his debt to society and the relatives will get rich off taxpayers and blow the money on stupid things and not give a penny to the kid! The kid is a sociopath liar and will have bad dreams but no psyche help after the money in lawsuit gets didn’t on expensive cars and drugs! Be careful about being happy for vengeance on cops and feeling sorry for victims as they aren’t deserving to get rich off citizens! Whole thing was sick from all angles!!!

[@momo6837]

"a person cannot protect themselves from a dangerous situation THEY CAUSED and then claim self defense" .. so true and made me think of the ahmaud arbery case!

[@yellowjacket5995]

lol, Ahmaud Arbery, that worthless piece of filth. Sure, technically you're not allowed to execute criminals on the road, but I'm not upset about it. He was going to be a sociopath for the rest of his life.

[@alvaroq2024]

The cop never announced that he was the police, and he didn’t give any of the occupants time to answer when he fired his weapon blindly. That’s guilty of murder in the 2nd degree period!

[@kathleenhelms7705]

I think he is guilty

[@EricK-tb2dn]

I agree, any reasonable person would recognize how dangerous it is to blindly shoot into a house without announcing yourself.

[@kuroneko7022]

She was a young woman who wanted to be a physician murdered by a trigger happy thug in uniform! No justification for this at all!

[@user-xg3uy6hq9g]

First degree, he went there trying to get a notch in his badge

[@Rietto]

@@EricK-tb2dn Cops do that so often it does make one wonder how reasonable most of them actually are.

[@camuscat123]

And what if he had asked, “This is the police. Is everything okay? Your doors are open.” What a tragedy! Thank you for presenting a thought provoking case.

[@j.franknorris2346]

From a LE perspective, I agree with Dr. Grande here. Announcing your presence is crucial, especially on calls like this. The risk to both police and the resident is too great not to do so. I believe that if proper procedure was followed, this most likely would have been avoided. Tragic in every sense of the word.

[@bthomson]

Someone did mention the possibility of hostage taking if an announcement was made?

[@skull465]

It was an open structure call. Procedure was to not announce and inspect for signs of forced entry

[@Godgexenhammer]

In this specific case, you're probably right. But if there actually had been a violent burglar in the house, which was clearly possible, what would have been the likely outcome of the police verbally announcing their presence? A hostage situation. Aside from all that, even if you believe the right procedure would be to announce yourself, how can you blame him for this when he followed the procedure he was taught?

[@skull465]

@@Godgexenhammer exactly. Videos like this make me lose respect for dr grande. He clearly did not research this case enough. Tragic case but Dean should have been acquitted

[@RationalGaze216]

The expert witness went over this. The policy in this situation was not to announce, because if there was a burglar on site it could lead to an ambush or hostage situation. In this specific case, that policy led to a tragic outcome. But that's the fault of the policy, not the officer who followed it. Police have been allowed to use qualified immunity in cases they were clearly at fault, but this is the kind of case qualified immunity was meant for. Unfortunately for him, too many officers had gotten away with murder before him, so Mr. Dean had to pay the price for all of them. Same with Kim Potter.

[@rrheipel]

I think the only "mistake" she made was that she did not know that Aaron Dean (an incompetent narcissistic police officer) was outside her window. Usually making your presence known to a potential intruder will scare the intruder away. She was totally in the right.

[@jackiegrice714]

I really think we look for the wrong traits when we hire police officers. Thanks for covering this Dr Grande.

[@lisamac8503]

I guess they are so desperate for cops they will take any body

[@martyal]

I’ve only known 2 people who were cops. Both were assholes. I’ve often wondered if the job caused them to become assholes or if being an asshole made them seek out the job.

[@BariumCobaltNitrog3n]

The hiring agency looks for 3 things: ability and desire to dominate others, to do what they are told and trained to do (not think for themselves) and low IQ, usually 100 or less. Dean failed at number 2; thinking and believing those thoughts were valid.

[@googpix540]

@@BariumCobaltNitrog3n I agree that the bfoq are willingness to follow orders and rules. I disagree with low IQ it's an IQ within a range. It's not going to include any rocket scientists and it's not going to include any that are so stupid they have trouble breathing. I don't believe that you can qualify the desire to dominate on a test including the MMPI.

[@BariumCobaltNitrog3n]

@@googpix540 I agree its a range and I have seen studies that verify rocket scientists will never get hired. I think the following orders part is key, the company culture is toxic and self-serving so no independent thinkers on that team. That was this cop's problem, he thought too much, combined with his scared inner boy, he hung his partner out to dry and ruined that lady's day.

[@buffalobob6438]

Why didn’t he simply knock on the front door?.. asinine tactic to go walking around the house with a flashlight… a recipe for disaster!

[@jeanetteshawredden5643]

Exactly

[@shimmer8289]

Open structures are treated as burgarly. It eliminates the element of surprise and would put officers in danger. But in this case it was actual residents standard operating procedures worked against a positive outcome.

[@didamnesia3575]

Dean: the barrel was pointed right at me Dean on the stand: I couldn't see her hands.

[@MrStringybark]

@@InLieuTube Have you watched Aaron Deans' copcam of the shooting? To him was shoot first and ask questions later. It was himself that put himself in that position, not her.

[@didamnesia3575]

@@InLieuTube cops always have excuses for their behavior. You can believe everything you hear, but 12 jurors obviously after seeing the evidence completely 100% disagree with you

[@didamnesia3575]

@@glitter_fart I strongly support law enforcement while also having been a victim of some local sheriffs that eventually went to prison for being meth dealers, not that anybody believed me when I said it years before their arrest. This cop F'd up, didn't announce himself, and had she shot him she would have been justified if she saw his gun but didn't realize he was a cop. Firing into a home like that... his demeanor on the stand, 100% guilty. He's lucky he gets to spend his time being separated from gen pop

[@didamnesia3575]

@@MrStringybark you notice he deleted his comment. Maybe realized he's an idiot? Doubtful but maybe

[@didamnesia3575]

@@glitter_fart I'm not sure on Texas laws, but hopefully he'll serve at least 8 of those 12. Probably closer to 6 if it was California

[@MicahandModesta]

The most Todd Grande thing ever: Describe the guy getting cited for groping a lady's breast, and flatly stating that he graduated as a police officer in the next sentence.

[@sydneyfairbairn3773]

He wanted to be an officer so he had the right to stalk women in their homes at night.

[@helpful5539]

He apparently was a criminal. Then a cop. Still a criminal. So we end up with this.

[@MyRuno]

To do a ToddGrande thing is an internett meme

[@wendybond2848]

The fact that he didnt announce himself should have made all his following actions culpable. He deserved more jail time in my opinion.

[@DottieMinerva]

This is so infuriating. The neighbor was concerned about their well-being, not thinking they would be summoning the danger to them. The police should be held to a higher standard than citizens, not lower. If the average person did they would get life in prison.

[@canibezeroun1988]

If it were an accident? No they would not.

[@brankobulovic167]

@@canibezeroun1988 the main, if not the only, accident here is that the police did not announce their presence whatsoever; a possible lead to that accident is the accident of police taking, for no reason, neighbours ("entirely unqualified" - in the sense the neighbours reported a mere vague concern - not something alarming that they have heard or seen) report as being a report from an exciting crime scene. Shooting unarmed people (or sitting on them), or breaking into people's homes so we have to shoot them, because of what else can we do should never be seen as "an accident"

[@DottieMinerva]

@@canibezeroun1988 creeping up to someone else’s house and shooting them through the window is not an accident.

[@commonsense2680]

If the average person thought someone was about to shoot them with a gun, they would have shot back and called it self defense.

[@brankobulovic167]

@@commonsense2680 Dani's use of "average person" is a bit unfortunate - it makes no sense to talk about "average person" in this context - one presumes that he/she meant to say "an ordinary person" ("non-policeman", or not a policeman, if you wish). An average (or an ordinary) person does not creep around people's windows, and an "average policeman" usually yells "POLICE" on approach, unless they are in a coordinated undercover action in which dozens of policemen would be involved...

[@harlemsnavyseal3369]

God bless this women soul. As a Retired LE officer it's very important that you announce who you are when entering any place that a door has been left open. Even a knock and police is sufficient

[@bungalobill7941]

When a helpful neighbor gets you shot by police. No good deed or something. Reminds me of the case where that kid was shot by police in a hotel hallway after he was given crazy conflicting commands. Like some lethal game of Simon Says.

[@jbrown8601]

Grande should do a video on that

[@rolandrahn8343]

Correction: Daniel Shaver.

[@nadermazari3334]

Law enforcement has some real gems within it. An alarming number of officers suffer from a combination of arrogance and stupidity. I know. I spent 35 years in the profession with 20 of them as a supervisor.

[@mattdonna9677]

Thank you for your honesty.

[@nadermazari3334]

@@mattdonna9677 Its the truth. Most cops are quite well meaning and decent. But notice I used the word "alarming." I should have kept a journal/statistics. There are enough of them to catch your attention. And enough that you deal with them on a regular basis. Percentage wise I cannot say. I investigated many thus I am aware of the personality type.

[@mattdonna9677]

@@nadermazari3334 spot on, arrogance and stupidity are a dangerous combination.

[@leenguy]

In the USA you have to be afraid of the police as well as the criminals

[@misterdinkly]

Very true. In fact, Americans have a higher risk of being victimized by law enforcement than by law breakers. Crazy.

[@misterdinkly]

Pigs are pigs, in whatever language they OINK 🐷🐷🐷🐷🐷

[@darkcrystalmagik3369]

​​@@misterdinkly on more than half a dozen different occasions I've been harassed, abused, & TWICE arrested, w/out Any evidence of a crime, by police, who, once time took the word of a noticably mentally ill, abusive relative of mine (borderline personality disorder) when she made a bogus police report as revenge for angering her, and another time when cops on call managed to screw up the address, leading them to my door by mistake, where they flagrantly violated my civil rights in making the arrest. I've had a nasty lil cop one summer day as I lay sunbathing quietly minding my own business (alone so no witnesses) in the park by my house, attempt to kick me out of the park, while NEVER giving a reason/ saying what law I was breaking (none- it was truly insane) he then stole my ID bc his partner didn't back him up when he wanted to arrest me (for refusing commands, despite never detaining me & unable to articulate a crime that was supposedly being investigated... thankfully by this point I knew my rights pretty well after the shit ton of crap I went thru)& I couldn't legally be considered not cooperative, if he wasn't doing anything within the scope of his job) **Btw... I'm WHITE ** It both infuriates me & terrifies me, what those who are BIPOC go through.

[@musicM0VESme]

I'm afraid more of police than criminals.

[@MrStringybark]

@@orokusaki8670 We're talking about civilised countries here.

[@slimjames1917]

It’s crazy how the “I’ll shoot dead anyone that endangers the life of my family by coming on to my property” crowd instantly switches sides because there’s a cop involved. He never identified so for all she knew it really could have been a burglar

[@user-xg3uy6hq9g]

I think what matters to them is the color of the person murdered and the color of the cop.

[@AlphaMom55]

Not I. This cop deserved to be convicted of murder.

[@herculesbrofister265]

I remember this youtuber named Wranglerstar, who's like a homesteader type (which attracts a lot of the right), he posted a meme image of Jesus being crucified and one of the onlookers had a caption bubble shouting something like "he should have just complied". Boy was a lot of his fanbase triggered lol. He did a follow up video about it and offered no apologies

[@andrewmoore2939]

there are a lot of weird bootlickers who seem to think that not coming to a complete stop at a stop sign justifies being shot dead,

[@AlphaMom55]

@@andrewmoore2939 and they’re as dangerous or more than anyone else. Bootlickers are awful.

[@princessfrancois8225]

Extremely sad, may she rest in peace.

[@1915FadedBelly]

If he was shining a torch in the window how wouldnTatiana know what he was wearing? She would have been blinded by the strong beam

[@spankyx8606]

wow you broke this case wide open. how did the defense and jury. miss this?

[@glendasully]

The neighbor who called the police is riddled with guilt. He blames himself for what happened

[@kuroneko7022]

He should be! All black people should know not to call police because something always happens bad !

[@user-xg3uy6hq9g]

I'd never call the cops just for this reason. It's too bad the neighbor did not have her phone number to call or text "I see two doors open, are you ok?"

[@Heyu7her3]

@@kuroneko7022 he called an non- emergency number for a welfare check. the dispatcher who relayed the message changed it from a "welfare check" used for mental health distress to an "open-structure call" used for burglary. in most other cases, not reporting something wrong is what gets Black women killed.

[@AP-vo2mp]

@@Heyu7her3 A burglary and only two officers showing up? A welfare check will have two cops, maybe even one. A burglary will have a whole squadron watching all sides of the property. The neighbor could have called her landline which should be public information. If she didn't have a landline he could have minded his own business. Probably didn't even know her name, but wanted to involve himself so much that he called the police. Not sure, but my feeling is that the neighbor had some malice against her. Some people can be petty and bored in that way. Neighborhood watch fails again.

[@THE-id1by]

@@AP-vo2mp The neighbor didn't kill her, the cop did. It is a shame that every time you call the police, you have to do a complicated balancing act to determine if it would indeed provide a net benefit . On the other hand, if someone had been in the residence harming them there would've been an outcry against the neighbor who saw the open doors and did nothing.

[@mattdonna9677]

Justice would be putting him in the general population of prisoners at a state prison.

[@E.J.Crunkleton]

Indeed.

[@jeanetteshawredden5643]

After burning food, i have also opened front & back doors to clear out the smoke & smell which takes quite awhile.

[@esteemedmortal5917]

I think this kind of carelessness needs a much harsher punishment than eleven years when it’s done by a public servant in the course of their job; you’re held to a higher standard so when you f*** this up, you should suffer a much greater sentence.

[@olenn1650]

I love your idea of turning the story around and thinking about if the roles were reversed. This really fired me up. I pray she gets the justice she deserves.

[@markstevenson6635]

The officer was convicted. That's more justice than a lot of people get when they are needlessly killed by state agents.

[@Scratt1478yamaha]

We totally agree here locally. Thank you for your analysis. It’s similar to the case of Bontham Jean in Dallas.

[@user-xg3uy6hq9g]

in what way. Bontham Jean was even worst , no cops were called for any reason.

[@RationalGaze216]

I see that case totally differently. Amber Guyger was drunk, distracted and acting recklessly. She shot a man holding a bowl of ice cream in an apt she had no business being in. Aaron Dean was responding to a call and following department policy

[@AP-vo2mp]

It is very similar basically both were home invasions. The victims were totally unaware that the trespasser had a lethal weapon.

[@DottieMinerva]

I’m a true crime buff and consume it daily but these cases, and the many, many similar ones, infuriate me to a whole other degree for some reason.

[@Kristenwynnphotography]

@@RationalGaze216 I googled - Amber Guyger was sober. :(

[@matts.689]

7:30 about can't claim self-defense if you cause the problem. Reminds me of the popcorn throwing shooting at a movie theatre. You nailed it in that video that the jury was wrong to acquit that guy.

[@loszhor]

It's sad that on the CourtTV vid people kept making excuses for him.

[@vante2129]

Bootlickers who enjoy it until they're stepped on

[@rejaneoliveira5019]

Excellent final thoughts on narcissism, Dr. Grande. Thank you for reviewing this case.❤

[@robotaholic]

Sorry I haven't been able to do patreon or "join" the last few months, but I still love your channel and intend to resume next year... and this is to help out until then. Merry Christmas Dr. Grande 🎄🎅🎁

[@annazettler4179]

When you are dealing with the kind of authority that has people's lives in your hands you have to follow protocol.. 100% no mistakes no exceptions no matter what..being nervous or a newbie or making a simple mistake can never happen!! Ever!! it's so serious..

[@user-xg3uy6hq9g]

most of the time they get away with it.

[@siouxd799]

Thank you for this video Dr. I’ve just now concluded my ex-partner (who is still in my life) has Narcissistic traits as he also can flip one tiny point in arguement and end up turning it around to make him the victim and me the one who treats him unfairly.!!

[@leannasummerlin9785]

I appreciate that you share intelligent, studious, and educationally enlightened perspective. Thanks for what you do.

[@LaniLanilei]

Oh my, what a blunder. Why did he not announce himself? This could have been prevented. This is no accident. He was reckless. Whatever was he thinking.

[@lc2962]

Unfortunately, this is why with the police forces we have today, don’t call them unless someone is already known to be dead. These “scared of their own shadow” police officers need to be let go. I can’t stomach any more of these pathetic so called “law enforcement officers.” No one should trust police, My opinion.

[@djt8937]

They just record what took place, always overstating and complimenting whatever minimal role they played. They only "act" against civilians. Had he actually thought there was a threat, being a cop he would've hid.

[@mary-chrisstaples9767]

Great analysis. Heartbreaking story. Although 11 years doesn’t seem like a lot-I think it’s much more than Aaron Dean ever expected.

[@mario-qi3yw]

Hi Dr Grande, thank you reviewing this case as I never heard about it. I hope you have a Happy Holiday season.😊

[@rtos]

There are so many cases that begin with calling of cops and ending in unnecessary manslaughter. It may save lives if people think twice before placing the call...

[@Junkinsally]

Look, if the police office did not identify himself, then he was no different than any other person standing there. Plus, how could he claim he was "fearing for his life" when it was clear from the recorded conversation he did not know the victim was armed until AFTER he shot her. Not only was he guilty of murder beyond a reasonable doubt, he was also guilty of negligence as a police officer. He should have verbally announced his presence as soon as approached the front door. Lurking around in the dark is dangerous and him being a police officer doesn't make him immune from that type of danger. I don't think this even qualifies for manslaughter, because of his negligence.

[@Disgruntled_Fork]

I'm almost speechless. That last bit was just incredible. The whole video was great, but that last part was incredible. The stoic passion really drove it home.

[@skreemqueen7520]

Excellent Analysis Dr Grande!!!! Absolutely spot on from beginning to end. My heart goes out to Tatiana’s family & friends, she was taken too soon. I can’t imagine the pain they endure everyday missing her. May she Rest In Peace ♥️

[@mistrjt9213]

Aaron Dean’s total and utter failure and incompetence at his primary occupation is epic cringeworthy. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@jonnyquest5335]

The biggest problem is they didn't announce their presence until the split second before he fired his gun, it's so far from standard protocol it's not even funny. It should have been knocking on the door announcing long before he got near the fence let alone her window Piss poor policing, training, hiring, and resolution. It's a shame our justice system has become such a joke.

[@Cinder_311]

The fact that he did not identify himself Does not fit with the exculpatory evidence imo. Also if she was bent over, she was trying to not be seen while checking it out and she was especially vulnerable because her door was open. If I was home alone or with a child and in the same situation I would definitely want to try and check to see who was creeping around and she probably felt safer grabbing her legally owned weapon, than trying to make it over to the door to close it then look. Nothing about this points to an error on her part imo. Even if he did announce himself (which he didn't) she had no time to even comply if that had been the situation. He was definitely bound to end up killing an innocent person and it was just a matter of when.

[@easyabc1404]

I won't take the cop's side, NEVER! But what he saw through the blinds, a black face, he shi-tted in his pants and pulled the trigger by accident, fear. Maybe. But he can't tell that story... Three mistakes were made by both officers. Not going inside the house like the call suggested, an open... Drawing their guns, second mistake. And not telling at a high level not screaming voice : Hello, police, somebody there??? They went all around the house like prowlers. The female cop should have been fired.

[@billylain7456]

Excellent analysis as usual, Dr. Grande. I live in Ft. Worth and this case has been in the local news for quite some time. I agree with your conclusions 100%

[@BariumCobaltNitrog3n]

In your opinion, would you say the police in the Ft. Worth PD are more caring social workers or dominant force to be respected?

[@davidroux7987]

Dr Grande your break down and analysis is off scale... a gem.

[@marilynmcmahon5932]

Horrible horrible tragic situation. Police need to be trained better. The loss of this woman is a loss for many.

[@billpope2111]

It seems to me I have met quite a few police officers with his traits.

[@michaelhalstead7532]

Very well put in analyzing this killer. Spot on

[@suegardner9907]

Nailed it, Dr. Grande!! Thank you.

[@marthadgreen8216]

I've been manipulated a lot in the past by narcissistic people. Helps me understand as I listen to your videos.

[@AnodyneHipsterInfluencer]

Terrible situation. Your analysis was spot on as per usual Doc. Happy holidays everyone.

[@ahdgrbfixg]

I hope the neighbors feel good about getting the cops involved for no real reason. Any time you call the cops one outcome could be death. Terrible 😔

[@ScreechingPossum]

Nearly had a similar incident years ago, and that bodycam footage has been my "what if" ever since. There was an elderly couple across the street where I used to live and there was very loud music at around 3:30 in the morning. Suspicious, but I thought it'd be suspicious if I went and rang the doorbell to ask, so I called for a welfare check. I stressed it wasn't an emergency, but it was just unusual. A few minutes later, two officers flanked both sides of the house with their firearms drawn. No sirens, no announcements, no knock on the damn door. Turned out they just had grandchildren over, and I guess they forgot to turn their music off outside. I all but swore off calling the police again over that...

[@cottontails9003]

Such a sad and senseless killing by the police who are meant to protect the public. Thank you Dr Grande. Excellent analysis. Tragic outcome and topic.

[@reavanante2160]

What concerns me is that so much was invested in this young woman to be a productive part of society we can all appreciate and be proud of and all that effort was destroyed along with her life.🕊🎄💫 I've been seeing vigilanteism on the same level. Best wishes to all.🌻

[@frankpope5097]

Dr Grande your videos are amazing and help me so much during these lonely holidays.

[@kingkong8974]

Man, your videos has helped me and my friends heal from our traumas. One of them was homeless last year, sleeping in a car I gave him; now he has a job, communicates with people better, is off of drugs, isn't being manipulated by his friends as much, developing a sense of self and self respect, has hope for his future, and is attractive to women now. I began helping him 3 years ago because he was a zombified druggy. I know I am not supposed to counsel people but it was a desperate situation where he had no help. Thank you so much. You have saved many lives from despair or suicide

[@bfg1836]

Great analysis. Lots of people become cops who shouldn’t, just as lots of people become plumbers who shouldn’t. But cops are frequently placed in dangerous situations, situations where an unqualified cop can put innocent people in danger, and the vetting process should be very stringent. Unfortunately, a lot of police hires don’t present as unreliable until after their probation period, and after that it is nearly impossible to fire them.

[@ledzep3692]

A simple Cop knock on the storm door after the arrival of a couple of back patrol units would have made more sense...but that would have spoiled Mr. Dean's chance at shooting someone to death and getting away with it by simply saying that he feared for his life. After all, having that kind of power is probably what attracted him to a career in law enforcement in the first place.

[@stupidsminkle]

We'll never know the great things she was going to achieve. RIP

[@account01289]

It would have been avoidable if they had announced themselves! No he is totally at fault he got what he deserves

[@bthomson]

Tragic!

[@user-xg3uy6hq9g]

NO, he deserved a much longer sentence

[@user-xg3uy6hq9g]

@@painandpleasure8704 BS that is why soldiers and Cops have a high level of training.

[@RationalGaze216]

Departmental policy was not to announce until they had evaluated the situation. If you believe in your own statement, police policy was at fault, not Aaron Dean.

[@account01289]

@@RationalGaze216 he shot her before he knew who she was, intruder or house owner it doesn't matter what their policy is in that regard. They entered her yard not even her house and shot through a window he didn't leave any time to "assess" or announce shit there for yes he is Completely! At fault. FS ppl aren't even safe in there own home from ppl like him

[@andreasrau2161]

Good evening, Dr. Grande. Aaron was clearly inexperienced and reckless and was guilty of manslaughter. Unfortunately, there are too many police officers like that and, as you have pointed out, psychological testing prior to hiring tends to be subjective, especially if there is a shortage of police officers in a particular law enforcement agency. Case in point in Rochester, New York: A few weeks ago, a female police officer that had been hired by the Town of Greece AFTER her application had been rejected by the City of Rochester murdered her girlfriend, shot the girlfriend's current lover and then pulled the trigger on herself while there were children in the house. She had been rejected by the City of Rochester based on her psychological profile, but the Town of Greece apparently had lower standards. Thanks again for your analysis!

[@rumchata6569]

If the roles were reversed and she was the one who shot him for being in her property with a gun drawn, would she receive the same punishment?

[@yamnjam]

The best analysis you've ever done. Spot on.

[@stt5v2002]

This case illustrates how the “guns are the solution to my problems” cujture contributes to so many unnecessary deaths. Tatiana probably had a gun because she was afraid someone would attack her. She probably felt that she needed a gun for protection. The police know that anyone can have a gun and they are therefore constantly in fear of being killed. So they tend to shoot immediately in all sorts of situations - they are extensively trained to shoot people to solve problems and this is their reflex action in unclear situations. The public then fears the police, and for good reason. Calling the police means you might get killed by them. When people don’t trust the police, they feel they have to defend themselves with guns. It’s an endless cycle.

[@E.J.Crunkleton]

This!

[@pammf9391]

As a female who lives alone- my feeling would be if I want to leave my door wide open - then that is my decision and not my neighbor’s- maybe after a few days- sure check on me..Also if I was sitting in my back room, heard a noice and then saw some guy at my back window (knowing I wasn’t doing anything)- I doubt that I would have responded to his demands-too many TV shows have men impersonating policemen…I agree with you though- that if she had killed him, she would have been treated much worse

[@steph7738]

Thursday afternoon waiting for the big snow ❄️! Dr Grande! 🎊 🌵 👓

[@m.f.richardson1602]

The big ass storm just went through Oklahoma. Tulsa about an inch. Oklahoma city, just a dusting. 4°

[@invincible9462]

@@m.f.richardson1602 lmao I forgot that the south considers an inch a "big a$$ storm."

[@GigiRulesTheRoost]

outrageous behavior by that officer. disgusting. That should NEVER have happened.

[@Seegoatlove]

So sad. Another life lost tragically

[@kathymichelle1978]

That poor little boy is going to remember seeing what happened for the rest of his life. I pray he isn't so traumatized by this sad experience that he believes all law officers aren't safe for him. I'd also like to know how that man was hired as a police officer after he had sexual harassment charges against him and he had lost his case.

[@Arizona_lilly]

Poor girl and that nephew he’s such a gem and wow she worked hard and grandma had just passed in so sorry I have a feeling looking at this guy being a cop was a flex and he bragged about it

[@ralphcantrell3214]

This case is heartbreaking. You would think that by now the police would understand that homeowners in this country can be expected to respond to someone sneaking around their windows at night with a gun in their hand.

[@SheTraxter]

Except it’s illegal to shoot someone outside your house and send defense is true only when someone comes inside your house intending to harm! Many have gone to prison fir murder chasing down robbers and shooting them in front yard and shooting them when they are outside! People with guns need to learn the laws!!!! Her Rambo act to me got her killed!

[@SheTraxter]

You can’t respond all wrong like she did and play Rambo! Unlawful to shoot anyone outside ya know??!!! Lots of others in prison fir murder fir doing that thinking they can chase and murder a intruder outside their home or shoot through windows to kill someone outside! They must come inside the house for homeowner to shoot them in send defense! Self defense doesn’t count if someone is just in your yard! Duh 🙄 know the law! She should have taken her butt and the kid to a safe closet and called 911 Duh 🙄 x100! The Rambo video game badass act only gets you dead. Manslaughter was right in this case! Absolutely! He will be free in 7 years having paid his debt to society and no good job rest of his life to also suffer. He won’t be able to own a gun legally either. Nobody will date that narcissist too, so he gets to be a lonely incel.

[@ralphcantrell3214]

@@SheTraxter "Her Rambo act to me got her killed." Look, LEO, (or bootlicker or whatever you are), Americans are sick and tired of people with badges acting like they can do to us whatever they like and get away with it. That's why your buddy here went to prison. It's happening more and more often too, so I'd look out if I were you.

[@ralphcantrell3214]

@@SheTraxter She didn't shoot him in the yard, bootlicker. He shot HER through the window, and promptly went to prison as he should have.

[@SheTraxter]

@@ralphcantrell3214 I am not defending the narcissist cop! I am just not looking at everything through a pipe intentionally ignoring all the facts like others like to do to promote their cop hate! There’s wrong on both sides that created this perfect storm! Neither should have been allowed to have a gun because too stupid! Zero common sense for their security!

[@only_donna9521]

Sorry, you're incorrect in saying she made a mistake. In the world we live in, where it is so unsafe she was protecting herself and nephew going to the window to assess the situation prepared for what she could encounter if someone was trying to enter her home and steal or do harm. That police officer, as you said, came with intent to engage no matter what he was faced with. This is so sad. I pray her nephew is able to deal with what happened, and I also pray for that neighbor who thought they were helping. Smh

[@ottomattix86]

So your right and he's wrong? Lmao the correct way to sys this is In my opinion.

[@jaimeduncan6167]

The mistake is not that, I believe that he is talking about the fact that the narcissist could see her. If you recall Dr. Grande mentioned that she was entitled to investigate and use the weapon. But she should have been more careful when looking, so she could look without being seen.

[@only_donna9521]

@Rance Rispler you feel better now policing my words. Yes, it's my opinion that his statement is wrong. Smh

[@ottomattix86]

@@only_donna9521 you policed him first? Talk about gas lighting.

[@quickquiz4217]

If he shot without noticing the gun and didn't say police. Unfortunately, he is guilty of manslaughter. Traffic accident. But he was indeed way to quick to fire... Rookie call. In his position he should've have better judgement. 👈 Case closed*

[@RationalGaze216]

You seem to be drawing a firm conclusion that she didn't point the gun at him when the evidence seems anything but conclusive. Are we to believe that he shot her just for the hell of it, and it was just a coincidence that she happened to be holding a gun? If he really did see a gun, saying "Police, drop the gun," would have been preferable to "Show me your hands." But in the heat of the moment police often don't choose the perfect words. In the MaKhia Bryant case, the cop said "Get down, get down!" when "Drop the knife" probably would have been preferable, but this didn't change the fact that she did indeed have a knife. You're also assuming everything he did was based on narcissistic and grandiose personality traits when only one out of four clinicians found he demonstrated those traits and all of his actions could equally be explained by following department policy and responding to a person he believed to be a burglar pointing a gun at him.

[@Bebecat477]

How sad for this family. I agree with you 💯 doc.

[@dianajane6185]

Another great analysis, Doc. All of your points are excellent. If only one of the elements had been different, this horrific tragedy could have been averted. Knowing Fort Worth, I can tell you the neighbor was concerned that any house left wide open in the middle of the night anywhere around or on Allen Avenue indicated a probable bad situation. That’s a scary place because of gang activity and drug related crimes. The cops would have been on edge. They probably didn’t announce themselves for the same reason they didn’t walk right up and bang on the door.

[@MrStringybark]

The motto of the police is to Protect and Serve, not Shoot First and Ask Questions Later which occurred in this case.

[@dianajane6185]

@i mini rond Yes, Dr. Grande’s analysis demonstrated, in a way that can only be tagged in hindsight, that he was not the right man for the job, and it cost everyone to varying extents. He is a schmo. He reflects poorly on the uniform. He has been daily tried and convicted of killing without premeditation. Which is what happened. And good cops are carrying on, putting their lives on the line in FW, trying to keep communities safe, night after night, etc.

[@MrStringybark]

@@dianajane6185 "good cops are carrying on, putting their lives on the line" Yes, they are. But far too often we see police in parts of the USA acting almost as if they are an occupying army.

[@m.f.richardson1602]

Sounds like the Breanna Taylor shooting by the no-knock police entry. They killed her as well. Always instering Thank you Peace 💕🇺🇲

[@SamS-uv2ql]

They did knock. The warrant was for a no knock, but they knocked.

[@shantelane2553]

@@SamS-uv2ql No they did not.

[@SamS-uv2ql]

@@shantelane2553 Yes they did. That's why they were out of bed. Her partner, the one who shot the policeman, says the police knocked. What makes you think they didn't?

[@mattcastillo9211]

This is why neighbors should always mind their own business.

[@keithbrunson7190]

Merry Christmas Officer!

[@thewkovacs316]

cop only got 11 years despite admitting on the stand that he didnt follow procedure from the time he came on the scene to the point where he shot the victim

[@jeanetteshawredden5643]

Amazing how they protect "their own".

[@jillianlambert3596]

Are there any pictures of this dude where he doesn't look like his filling his diaper?

[@JosephSastreShowsYou]

Dr. Grande. Hearing you tell this story and give your analysis brings to mind the shooting death of Tamir Rice by Cleveland Police Officer Timothy Loehmann. I wonder if you would reach some of the same conclusions regarding Loehmann's actions and mental state and would love to hear your take on that incident. Thanks for posting these videos I find them very interesting and informative.

[@brandonmuse5532]

Excellent as always. Everyone knows cop or not when you are coming on to some ones property you announce yourself.

[@StarLi]

Would love to see you do a video on the Cerebral telehealth startup and the issues they're having. It would be interesting to hear your thoughts given your background. I'm a huge fan!

[@shimmer8289]

I did some reading about the case and it was stated standard operating procedure for open structures is to treat it as a burgarly. The officers parked streets down walked to the house, looked in and saw what they considered an unusual mess, but did not announce their presence as SOP requires them not to. The problem occurred when they investigated the perimeter and came upon a window that showed a figure inside. The officer said raise ur hands but just seconds later shot. I'm guessing fear caused him to pull on the trigger or he had seen the gun and assumed it was a criminal. Also noted on the stand the nephew stated that she never ever raised the gun.

[@LavaLahaie]

What a completely avoidable tragedy... Astonishing actuality

[@Mainecoon_Izzy]

Great analysis Dr. G, not surprised, you always seem to ‘hit the nail on the head’ & I think you’re exemplary at what you do💯 & many love you, as you can see in the comments🌟♥️🌟 More importantly, is how I personally learn from you’re analyzing & what clues lie in people, strangers or dealing with the public. Many thanks Dr. G and wishing you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Years to you & yours🎄💫🦌✨⛄️🌟🌲

[@j-stilt9746]

So many cops have these traits, it's scary.

[@jimc6687]

Great analysis as usual over this very sad case that occurred literally one city over from where we reside, Dr. G. Although this incompetent ex-cop is appealing this sentence, I feel he was fortunate that he wasn't sentenced the full 20 years per guidelines. Amber Guyger in Dallas was convicted I believe of murder but sentenced to less time. A great case for you to evaluate next is the shooting death of Christopher Williams in Philadelphia. This guy served 30 years in prison for two murders that defense attorneys finally poked holes into and released. I question his innocence, but Mr. Williams was just recently shot dead whilst attending a funeral in what I believe was very possibly a targeted 'revenge' shooting by angered family members of his victim(s). Jim C.

[@didamnesia3575]

95% of these types of crimes against innocent civilians wouldn't happen if police identified themselves and issued commands and gave appropriate time to comply. They can take cover if necessary.

[@invincible9462]

While true, the problem in this case is that this is exactly how police in Fort Worth are trained in regards to what was a open structure call (which usually means burglary).

[@carlyrennae3963]

Yaaaas Morning Dr G 😁 thanking you in advance!

[@higgydufrane]

He shot into a house without announcing his presence and like others have said, ringing the f'n doorbell.

[@Mdp755]

Excellent analysis

[@Amanda-if1wn]

Can you cover boy in the box? The current videos seem long winded and indifferent. Your presentation would be infinitely better.

[@mimidebrose]

Would you be able to do a analysis on Daquan Greene please? As always, your channel is the very best! Merriest of Christmases to you Dr. Grande🎄🎁⛄✝️

[@jociecovington1286]

The story was big here in Texas. Excellent analysis.

I never heard about it. Poor girl