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See more at www.pubdef.netThe Coalition Against Police Crime and Repression held a press conference on Feb. 1, 2006 outside of the building which houses City of Maplewood's City Hall and Police Department. The Coalition called for the firing of all of the officers involved in Monday's beating of Mr. Edmun Burns. The incident was captured by a cameraman in a KTVI helicopter and broadcasted live on Channel 2 morning news. Attorney's for Burns said that he was still recovering from his wounds. His father attended today's event.Zaki Baruti, the co-chair of the Coalition, said that the officers, which included at least one St. Louis City officer, used excessive force by continuing to beat Burns while he was already subdued. "They should be charged with assault with intent to kill," said Baruti.