Police shoots homeowner.

[Penelope]

A Colorado man — who had just killed a home intruder moments before — was fatally shot by police after he was mistaken for a burglar.

According to police in Aurora, Colo., officers responded to a call on Monday from a woman who said a man was breaking into her house.

Described by police as a "very chaotic and violent scene," officers heard gunshots fired from inside the home before encountering an armed man.

The man was shot and taken to the hospital where he later died of his injuries.

Upon further investigation, Aurora police learned the armed man lived at the house, and had just shot and killed an intruder before encountering officers.

Police fatally shoot Colorado man in his own home, moments after he killed an intruder

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I think police just shoot to kill to fast.

 

[Vastator]

A Colorado man — who had just killed a home intruder moments before — was fatally shot by police after he was mistaken for a burglar.

According to police in Aurora, Colo., officers responded to a call on Monday from a woman who said a man was breaking into her house.

Described by police as a "very chaotic and violent scene," officers heard gunshots fired from inside the home before encountering an armed man.

The man was shot and taken to the hospital where he later died of his injuries.

Upon further investigation, Aurora police learned the armed man lived at the house, and had just shot and killed an intruder before encountering officers.

Police fatally shoot Colorado man in his own home, moments after he killed an intruder

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I think police just shoot to kill to fast.

In a case such as this the shooter should be treated the same as any civilian who might mistakenly shoot the wrong man.

 

[irosie91]

Policemen are human beans faced with making snap decisions on their feet. Those decisions involve guns and either are or SEEM to be decisions about life and death

 

[irosie91]

[QUOTE="Penelope,

Police fatally shoot Colorado man in his own home, moments after he killed an intruder

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I think police just shoot to kill to fast.[/QUOTE]

Penny dear-----are you trying to say
"police shoot too quickly" or
"police shoot so that they do not have to eat" ?

 

[Vastator]

Policemen are human beans faced with making snap decisions on their feet. Those decisions involve guns and either are or SEEM to be decisions about life and death

That’s no different than a civilian who feels prompted to use his weapon. Accountability has to be consistent. We cannot remain a free nation while different groups are treated differently under the law.

 

[BasicHumanUnit]

That’s no different than a civilian who feels prompted to use his weapon. Accountability has to be consistent. We cannot remain a free nation while different groups are treated differently under the law.

This makes sense.
But isn't the primary strategy of the Left to do just that? Segregate society into groups given different consideration under the law?

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[Penelope]

That’s no different than a civilian who feels prompted to use his weapon. Accountability has to be consistent. We cannot remain a free nation while different groups are treated differently under the law.

This makes sense.
But isn't the primary strategy of the Left to do just that? Segregate society into groups given different consideration under the law?

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No that is what the right does.

 

[irosie91]

Policemen are human beans faced with making snap decisions on their feet. Those decisions involve guns and either are or SEEM to be decisions about life and death

That’s no different than a civilian who feels prompted to use his weapon. Accountability has to be consistent. We cannot remain a free nation while different groups are treated differently under the law.

no different? A civilian "called" to confront a burglar?
There is a HUGE difference. The cop called to deal with
an incident is RESPONSIBLE for protecting the
"people" <<< that is his job. If someone gets killed----that
cop is investigated whether it is the perp or the bystander.
It is better if it is the perp who dies

 

[BULLDOG]

Policemen are human beans faced with making snap decisions on their feet. Those decisions involve guns and either are or SEEM to be decisions about life and death

Big deal. Cops are trained and paid to be able to make the hard decisions. A badge isn't a license to kill, and oops is not a valid excuse for killing someone.

 

[Vastator]

Policemen are human beans faced with making snap decisions on their feet. Those decisions involve guns and either are or SEEM to be decisions about life and death

That’s no different than a civilian who feels prompted to use his weapon. Accountability has to be consistent. We cannot remain a free nation while different groups are treated differently under the law.

no different? A civilian "called" to confront a burglar?
There is a HUGE difference. The cop called to deal with
an incident is RESPONSIBLE for protecting the
"people" <<< that is his job. If someone gets killed----that
cop is investigated whether it is the perp or the bystander.
It is better if it is the perp who dies

Sure. A neighbor could call, counting on you to arrive quicker than the police. There are a number of situations where a civilian could be “called” to act. It doesn’t even have to involve a phone. I don’t see being called as the issue. An innocent man was shot and killed. Admittedly by mistake. “Mistake” concedes the point that the police did something in error. And their job doesn’t call on them to commit acts in error. There needs to be one, and only one standard. Nothing less will satisfy legitimate justice.

 

[dave p]

That’s no different than a civilian who feels prompted to use his weapon. Accountability has to be consistent. We cannot remain a free nation while different groups are treated differently under the law.

This makes sense.
But isn't the primary strategy of the Left to do just that? Segregate society into groups given different consideration under the law?

.

Of course it is. Without the segregation that they impose, they would have no platform. " Liberals practice the art of looking for trouble, finding it everywhere, diagnosing it incorrectly and applying the wrong remedies ".

 

[JakeStarkey]

The nattering negativism of the nonsensical nabobs of the far right is fun to read.

 

[irosie91]

Policemen are human beans faced with making snap decisions on their feet. Those decisions involve guns and either are or SEEM to be decisions about life and death

That’s no different than a civilian who feels prompted to use his weapon. Accountability has to be consistent. We cannot remain a free nation while different groups are treated differently under the law.

no different? A civilian "called" to confront a burglar?
There is a HUGE difference. The cop called to deal with
an incident is RESPONSIBLE for protecting the
"people" <<< that is his job. If someone gets killed----that
cop is investigated whether it is the perp or the bystander.
It is better if it is the perp who dies

Sure. A neighbor could call, counting on you to arrive quicker than the police. There are a number of situations where a civilian could be “called” to act. It doesn’t even have to involve a phone. I don’t see being called as the issue. An innocent man was shot and killed. Admittedly by mistake. “Mistake” concedes the point that the police did something in error. And their job doesn’t call on them to commit acts in error. There needs to be one, and only one standard. Nothing less will satisfy legitimate justice.

"ONE STANDARD"-----do you want to call the accidental killing by a professional ---"MURDER"? Of course
"error" is an issue--------but it is error.-----

 

[Vastator]

Policemen are human beans faced with making snap decisions on their feet. Those decisions involve guns and either are or SEEM to be decisions about life and death

That’s no different than a civilian who feels prompted to use his weapon. Accountability has to be consistent. We cannot remain a free nation while different groups are treated differently under the law.

no different? A civilian "called" to confront a burglar?
There is a HUGE difference. The cop called to deal with
an incident is RESPONSIBLE for protecting the
"people" <<< that is his job. If someone gets killed----that
cop is investigated whether it is the perp or the bystander.
It is better if it is the perp who dies

Sure. A neighbor could call, counting on you to arrive quicker than the police. There are a number of situations where a civilian could be “called” to act. It doesn’t even have to involve a phone. I don’t see being called as the issue. An innocent man was shot and killed. Admittedly by mistake. “Mistake” concedes the point that the police did something in error. And their job doesn’t call on them to commit acts in error. There needs to be one, and only one standard. Nothing less will satisfy legitimate justice.

"ONE STANDARD"-----do you want to call the accidental killing by a professional ---"MURDER"? Of course
"error" is an issue--------but it is error.-----

The same charge, and penalty as if anyone else made this “error”. Upon conviction, it can be noted that this wasn’t premeditated,; but rather, “in error”. It should garner some leniency. But yes. Until we start treating all equally under the law, the disparity will only increase. The police if anything, should be held to a HIGHER standard. But I’ll settle for equality.

 

[irosie91]

Policemen are human beans faced with making snap decisions on their feet. Those decisions involve guns and either are or SEEM to be decisions about life and death

That’s no different than a civilian who feels prompted to use his weapon. Accountability has to be consistent. We cannot remain a free nation while different groups are treated differently under the law.

no different? A civilian "called" to confront a burglar?
There is a HUGE difference. The cop called to deal with
an incident is RESPONSIBLE for protecting the
"people" <<< that is his job. If someone gets killed----that
cop is investigated whether it is the perp or the bystander.
It is better if it is the perp who dies

Sure. A neighbor could call, counting on you to arrive quicker than the police. There are a number of situations where a civilian could be “called” to act. It doesn’t even have to involve a phone. I don’t see being called as the issue. An innocent man was shot and killed. Admittedly by mistake. “Mistake” concedes the point that the police did something in error. And their job doesn’t call on them to commit acts in error. There needs to be one, and only one standard. Nothing less will satisfy legitimate justice.

"ONE STANDARD"-----do you want to call the accidental killing by a professional ---"MURDER"? Of course
"error" is an issue--------but it is error.-----

The same charge, and penalty as if anyone else made this “error”. Upon conviction, it can be noted that this wasn’t premeditated,; but rather, “in error”. It should garner some leniency. But yes. Until we start treating all equally under the law, the disparity will only increase. The police if anything, should be held to a HIGHER standard. But I’ll settle for equality.

I would not say a HIGHER standard regarding error----since
cops are THROWN into a lot more "situations" than are the
rest of us----------same standard is ok with me with ALL THINGS CONSIDERED.