Larry the Legend Loc: Not hiding in Milton

The suspect ignored multiple commands from the female officer to stop and surrender, turned to look at her as if to fix her location, and then reached into his vehicle through the half-open window. She fired, suspecting that he was reaching for a weapon. He wasn't. But he very well could have been. The District Attorney rushed to charge the officer with manslaughter when he discovered that the police investigation into the shooting was going to exonerate her, apparently bowing to fears of race riots threatened by minority activists if the shooting was determined to be justified.

The suspect was a drug user and was high at the time, an autopsy found the drug PCP in his system. A vial of the drug was found in the door pocket of his car. It is possible that he dropped it in there when he reached through the window.

The officer’s decision to fire was in line with law enforcement standards and training practices. Her fellow officer who had just arrived on the scene, said that he too, would have fired his pistol if he didn’t have his taser already drawn (and he did tase the suspect as the officer shot him). The investigation into the shooting concluded it was a justifiable homicide. The show trial continues.

For those who may think the officer was a little 'trigger-happy', watch this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYSsCaUFexw

PeterS

The man was clearly acting like he was heavily stoned on something. Why is it conservatives think every drug addict should be shot?

Mr Bombastic

Why is it that liberals think it's OK to disobey police officers? There are certain actions that will just about guarantee you get shot. This is one of them. And if he was stoned, it was because he chose to be. It's his own damn fault. The officer is blameless.

Michael Rich Loc: Lapine Oregon

Better safe than sorry, If I was a cop,I would rather be judged by twelve than carried by six.

Ricktloml

If he was clearly stoned, that makes him just that more unpredictable. What is so terrible hard about following instructions

Forkbassman Loc: Missouri

It is called RESPECT!!!!! If a policeman gives an order, you DO IT! Any questions??

Larry the Legend Loc: Not hiding in Milton

You most definitely did not watch the video. If you had watched the video, you would understand two things:

1/ This incident had absolutely nothing to do with politics. Where is there a single word in the whole sordid mess, that even hints at politics? Why is it, upon hearing a tragic story such as this, you feel the need to cast aspirations about 'Conservatives' and then project those aspersions onto the political opinions of the officer on the spot? And where's the 'race card'? You didn't call the officer a racist for acting in defense of her life.

2/ Had you watched the video, you would have a very good understanding of why an officer in such a predicament is forced to preempt the possibility that the suspect is reaching for a firearm or other similarly destructive weapon. But you did not watch the video and so you sit in your Mom's basement making senseless posts to showcase your total ignorance of a subject that you would be well informed of if you had simply watched the video.

So do us all a favor, watch the bloody video, then come crawling back and beg forgiveness for being such a dumbass.

lpnmajor Loc: Arkansas

Ever heard of a taser? Police have - but always forget to use them in the heat of the moment.

Larry the Legend Loc: Not hiding in Milton

You didn't watch the video either, did you? If I was forced to choose between betting my life on a taser to save me or using a sidearm, I'll take the sidearm and you can have the taser. On the subject of alternative police armaments, of course there's the taser, also the can of pepper spray, don't forget the night stick, they do have an array to choose from, don't they? Armed to the teeth, I'd say. On the defensive side, there's the body armor, that has to count for a significant advantage. None of that means squat if you're looking down the barrel of a firearm with a drugged-up criminal on the other end, now does it?

Michael Rich Loc: Lapine Oregon

We are in desperate times....I would never want a cop to risk his/her well being for the sake of some drug induced weirdo. It would be interesting to watch your type in the same lighting quick situation .....I feel you would pee a little and then get hurt.

Larry the Legend Loc: Not hiding in Milton

Too late, he just wet himself reading that. Poor boy....

Mr Bombastic

Tszers are meant for dealing with low level threats, like drunks. If you believe there is ANY chance the suspect is reaching for a weapon you punch his ticket. Police officers must err on the side of caution To protect themselves, as well as others. If that officer had hesitated and the suspect had a weapon the officer could have been killed, and the suspect would have her gun, her badge, and a police radio. Think about that.

Big Bass

How do you know he was stoned? Does that mean he DOESN'T have a gun? Don't you believe every cop should go home to his/her family at the end of their shift? Are you receiving responsible supervision 24/7? You need it.

Big Bass

That would be a smart move by the cop. Relying on a taser only will likely cause them to lose their life, because it doesn't always work - especially on drug-crazed druggies.

Sons of Liberty Loc: look behind you!

Double tap to the chest and one between the eyes.