‘Get the F-ck on the Ground!’: Texas Cop Annoyed By Man Questioning His Detainment for Jaywalking Empties Clip and Reloads Then Claims Man Killed Himself in Shocking Twist

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A San Antonio, Texas, police officer detained a man for jaywalking last month before chasing him on foot after the man ran away, shooting at him 15 times during the pursuit. But police say Jeffrey Schopp died from a self-inflicted gunshot to the head. The incident took place on Dec. 3 when San Antonio police officer James Lopez was driving his patrol car and spotted a man with a backpack crossing a street without using a crosswalk, which is a Class C Misdemeanor in Texas, punishable by up to a $200 fine. San Antonio police shot multiple rounds at a man for fleeing after he was detained for jaywalking, but police say the man shot himself in the head. (Photo: Body camera and Facebook) Lopez pulled his car over and stepped out, ordering the 33-year-old man to walk toward him and stand in front of his patrol car. “I’m not doing all that, man,” Schopp responded as he sat on a railing. “Am I under arrest?”& “You’re detained right now. Walk over there,” Lopez said. “For what?” Schopp asked. “For crossing the street without a crosswalk, go walk over there,” the cop responded. “I apologize, sir,” said Schopp. But Lopez...

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