Quote (thesnipa @ Jun 20 2018 12:53pm)
allegedly, the car matches the description, had bullet holes in the window, and 2 handguns were found inside the car. allegedly.
but since this isn't 8th grade biology there isn't a binary between fight and flight. if he had a handgun on him he could have easily reached back and popped off a few rounds. he was, afterall, clearly involved in a drive by shooting or in a car with people who were.
it's a shame he died, it's a shame he wasn't tasered as he tried to exit the car (once he's moving away that's no longer an option), and its REALLY a shame no body cams were there on the officers.
but in cases like this the kid should be nothing but a number to criminal justice reform advocates, elevating cases where the person was involved in incredibly violent crimes does a disservice to the movement. this kid's either a gang banger or runs with them. didnt deserve to die, as he was unarmed, but doesn't deserve martyrdom either. there has to be a middle ground. in this case let's do some training on running away potentially violent suspects.
but let me make my position VERY clear. if i was training officers, and they were on this scene, and that kid (running away) even half looked back, i'd suggest my officer put 1-2 rounds in him immediately. even the slightest turn back, which could easily be confused for checking if he's being chased. even one slight head turn and i'd justify killing him, tragedy that it is. no leg shots, no we'll get him next time, boom, 1-2 center mass. now if he just straight up runs 50-100 ft away without a glance back? hold onto his buddy and he'll squeel like a pig in the holding cell, you'll get him later that night once u get his home address from his homie.
shooting someone with a bullet =/= capital punishment.
although the line becomes blurred when officers are instructed to aim center mass.
At least half the clip, unless you're sure nobody else is in the car. If he's alone, shoot until he stops moving.
This is, of course, specific to this instance, where it was KNOWN that there were firearms present and KNOWN this vehicle was involved in the shooting. I'm all for due process, but you have to protect your own life so you can continue to protect the lives of those around you who depend on you.
Quote (balrog66 @ Jun 20 2018 12:50pm)
Afaik capital punishment requires due process but I'm just a Eurofag.
Christ how did so many people not get that this is a joke...
This post was edited by BardOfXiix on Jun 20 2018 02:07pm