PrideInThisTeam Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 And here we go again..http://globalnews.ca/news/1515890/st-louis-police-shoot-kill-knife-wielding-suspect/ About 13 miles from Ferguson, Missouri, an officer-involved shooting in the city of St. Louis has sparked renewed rage in the wake of the police shooting death of 18-year-old unarmed black teen Michael Brown. Chief Sam Dotson of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department said Tuesday an officer was involved in the fatal shooting of a suspect who “brandished a knife at officers.” Dotson said no officers were injured and the investigation is ongoing. He said the officers involved are on administrative duty “per department policy.” The suspect yelled "Kill me now" and approached, being shot by two officers. Locals call victim well-known, "Everyone knew he was mentally challenged. They shouldn't have shot him" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gyllenhaal Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 What happen to tasers? This world is just F-ed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummer4now Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 And here we go again..http://globalnews.ca/news/1515890/st-louis-police-shoot-kill-knife-wielding-suspect/ About 13 miles from Ferguson, Missouri, an officer-involved shooting in the city of St. Louis has sparked renewed rage in the wake of the police shooting death of 18-year-old unarmed black teen Michael Brown. Chief Sam Dotson of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department said Tuesday an officer was involved in the fatal shooting of a suspect who “brandished a knife at officers.” Dotson said no officers were injured and the investigation is ongoing. He said the officers involved are on administrative duty “per department policy.” The suspect yelled "Kill me now" and approached, being shot by two officers. Locals call victim well-known, "Everyone knew he was mentally challenged. They shouldn't have shot him" Completely different situation and scenario... Obviously he shouldn't have been killed if he wasnt directly harming the officer, but I hope this isn't compared to the Brown case.... It seems to the similar to the Sammy Yatam shooting in Toronto. What happen to tasers? This world is just F-ed up. I think it way to early to tell if he should have been tasered or shot. Who knows maybe one of officers was potentially in harm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robongo Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 So what, they don't even bother using tasers anymore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M A K A V E L I 96 Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 So what, they don't even bother using tasers anymore? Or maybe shoot him once in the leg or something to immobilize him if there's no other choice. They shot the guy 4 times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bookie Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 edit: whoop didn't realize there were two threads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Ambien Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Why can't the cop just use fists like a man? ???? racists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jägermeister Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 If he's wielding a knife and coming at the officers, I think they're well within their rights to take him down any means necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandmaster Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 What happen to tasers? This world is just F-ed up. Tasers are not always effective on mentally challenged. Let's see you put your life on the line for a chance of something possibly working Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denguin Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Or maybe shoot him once in the leg or something to immobilize him if there's no other choice. They shot the guy 4 times. Doesn't work like that in the real world unfortunately. When police make the choice to shoot someone, they shoot to kill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandmaster Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Why can't the cop just use fists like a man? ???? racists. You watch too much TV. There is training against knife attacks that are hands on but it's training that gives you a small chance as opposed to no chance. Deadly force is the best option police are trained for. Even with a gun, one is seriously at a disadvantage when someone pulls a knife on you. Action is always faster than reaction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEON.KNEE Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 shot 4 times dosnt sound like incapacitating a suspect....it sounds like 1 officer with an itchy trigger finger or 4 cops all wanting in on the action. I love living in a world where calling the police for help is becoming less and less of an option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandmaster Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Doesn't work like that in the real world unfortunately. When police make the choice to shoot someone, they shoot to kill. They are trained to shoot centre of mass because under pressure and real stress it is almost impossible to hit your target when your life flashes upon you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandmaster Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 shot 4 times dosnt sound like incapacitating a suspect....it sounds like 1 officer with an itchy trigger finger or 4 cops all wanting in on the action. I love living in a world where calling the police for help is becoming less and less of an option There are times that one needs to be shot multiple times to be stopped. When you shoot someone it doesn't necessary stop them immediately. It depends on his where you shoot him and the momentum of the suspect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denguin Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 They are trained to shoot centre of mass because under pressure and real stress it is almost impossible to hit your target when your life flashes upon you. Well, yes, the point of aim is always the centre mass hold, but the point was that when they make the choice to shoot someone, they're shooting to kill, not to maim. Discharging a firearm is always a last resort option, and is used with the intention of killing someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandmaster Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Well, yes, the point of aim is always the centre mass hold, but the point was that when they make the choice to shoot someone, they're shooting to kill, not to maim. Discharging a firearm is always a last resort option, and is used with the intention of killing someone. You are mincing words. To effectively stop someone equals a good chance of killing them. No one intends to kill otherwise why are there life saving measures that take place after the shooting? The police are trained to stop and centre of mass equals good chance of death Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Ambien Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 shot 4 times dosnt sound like incapacitating a suspect....it sounds like 1 officer with an itchy trigger finger or 4 cops all wanting in on the action. I love living in a world where calling the police for help is becoming less and less of an option We need more smart people like this. If the cop would just use the 12 steps to apprehension, there'd never be a shooting again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandmaster Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 We need more smart people like this. If the cop would just use the 12 steps to apprehension, there'd never be a shooting again. Ridiculous. You can pray to your God when your life is in jeopardy. I would do what I was trained Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horny Manatee Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Was the person black? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Ambien Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Was the person black? Depends. If Al Sharpton shows up, we know the cop was white and the person shot was black. /science Ridiculous. You can pray to your God when your life is in jeopardy. I would do what I was trained I don't need to pray to the lord christ, I just need to free my mind. Not my fault if you need assault weapons or nukes to take out someone with a gun. I know so many versions of martial arts, no one wielding a gun would pose a threat. It's not hard. I'd probably hit the gun maniac in the face with my cell phone before he even had a chance to touch the trigger. Then I'd stomp on his face and go get some nachos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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