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Originally Posted by Envy
The problem with that is there was NO "active shooter" until the officer fired his gun.
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Seriously? Are you serious? Are you trolling?
This is going back to what I said about those who have not walked the walk armchair quarterbacking the entire fiasco.
First of all, you were not there. Your entire knowledge of the situation, and mine as well, is at BEST second hand, and most likely much further removed than that.
Secondly, we all know that the media distorts these events for their own ends, to sell add space.
Third, the training is called "Active Shooter," and encompasses all situations where a suspect has a weapon and may harm themselves and others. The rules for engaging an "armed," suspect changed after the implementation of this program.
Fourth, could the dead kid, as it has been reported, actually have harmed the officers? No.
Is there anyway they could have known that at the time? No.
Another thing that those who have been there can attest to;
incidents occur on a semi regular basis where police respond to a scene,
the suspect is armed,
the police order the suspect to drop the weapon,
The suspect turns around, weapon still in hand,
The police open fire.
Many undercover and off duty officers are slain or wounded by fellow cops in this manner.
Most people do not realize that if you are simply holding a weapon, that can be construed as a legal threat. This is why the 21 foot rule applies to police officers, because if you have a knife and charge from a distance of less than 21 feet, more than likely I will not be able to draw, and effectively deploy my weapon before you are upon me.
Our academy class actually had drills on what to do when confronted from behind with the words "Police! drop the weapon!" You drop whatever you are holding and put your hands up immediately.
More than likely, this is close to what happened. The poor kid simply turned around while still holding the weapon.
But you are right Envy, it is the fault of the police. If only they had loaded their weapons with marshmallows instead of hollow points. Tell you what, how about if the next time the police respond to a scene of a possible violent felony, what if they were only armed with hugs and rainbows? Would that make you feel better?
