Child Death Investigation: Police Lapel Video Released
Two Albuquerque cops have been placed on leave for allegedly failing to report their visit to a family home following a 911 call made by a 9-year-old boy who died of physical abuse six months later, police told ABCNews.com today.
Omaree Varela called 911 in June 2013 and later died of what authorities described as child abuse injuries in December 2013, police said.
“There are many aspects of this call which are extremely troubling,” Perry said. “If it is determined by the internal affairs investigation that officers involved did not respond in accordance with proper procedures, swift action will be taken to hold those individuals accountable.”
The 911 call captured the cries of a child while a male voice was repeatedly cursing and saying, “I wish you weren’t here,” “I don’t want to be your dad,” and “I don’t want to deal with you anymore.”
ABC News affiliate KOAT obtained lapel-camera footage taken by the officers who were dispatched to the source the 911 call on that day.
The video begins with two officers arriving at the scene, questioning a man and a woman and Omaree while taking a quick look through the house.
The two officers did not notify the Child, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) of a possible case of child abuse, said Henry Varela, communications director for the agency.
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