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All this is completely logical if the facts have been accurately presented in the various news reports.
Nah, we don't have a Police problem in this country. No way.
A veteran Orange County sheriffs deputy feared for the safety of two young girls sitting in a parked car when he shot and killed a Marine sergeant in a dark parking lot near San Clemente High School, authorities said Friday.
Sgt. Manuel Loggins Jr. was shot early Tuesday as he started to get into the SUV where his two daughters -- 9 and 14 -- were sitting, authorities said. Jim Amormino, a spokesman for the department, said the deputy was fearful that Loggins -- who he said appeared to be acting irrationally -- was about to drive off with the girls.
"The real threat that was perceived was the safety of the children," Amormino said.
"The deputy formed an opinion that he had a deep concern for the children, that he would not allow Mr. Loggins to drive away with the kids," Amormino said.
A former commanding officer said Loggins routinely went to the school with his daughters during the early-morning hours to walk the track and read the Bible.
Amormino said Loggins was not armed and that it doesnt appear the incident was alcohol- or drug-related.
The shooting is being investigated by the Orange County district attorney's office. The deputy, a 15-year veteran, is on paid leave, which is routine in officer-involved shootings.
Police officer slays Marine sergeant in school parking lot | The Daily Caller
All this is completely logical if the facts have been accurately presented in the various news reports.
They seem to be trying out different sets of 'facts' as the story progresses...
I think this is very sad, something was up with the Marine. Pretty much seems like 'suicide by police,' which is horrible for the police and his daughters.
New Details Released in Marine's Death | NBC San Diego
His daughters, ages 9 and 14, could be heard screaming in the SUV, and when approached by sheriff's personnel reported their father had been acting oddly, the statement said.
I think this is very sad, something was up with the Marine. Pretty much seems like 'suicide by police,' which is horrible for the police and his daughters.
New Details Released in Marine's Death | NBC San Diego
His daughters, ages 9 and 14, could be heard screaming in the SUV, and when approached by sheriff's personnel reported their father had been acting oddly, the statement said.
Does that change your mind at all, paulitician?
Joliet Marine Sergeant Manuel Loggins fatally shot by California sheriff's deputy - WGN
Deputy Says He Shot 'Irrational' Marine to Protect Kids in Car - San Clemente, CA Patch
It's amazing what you learn when you read articles that are not cherry picked.
film at 11?
all those police should have car cams.....wonder what they will show....of course the deputy is trying to cover his ass.....
from a link on the OP linked page, to a related piece...
Union blames Marine killed by deputy for fatal shooting - latimes.com
The union said Loggins could be heard uttering "irrational statements" after he crashed through a gate in his GMC Yukon about 4:30 a.m. that morning and left his two daughters, 14 and 9, in the SUV as he walked to the athletic field. Friends have said he frequented the track to walk with his children and read the Bible.
The union said the deputy is a 15-year veteran of the department and a decorated former Marine himself. He radioed dispatch to report a "child endangerment situation," the union said.
Other sheriff's personnel arrived and comforted the children, who said their father "had been acting oddly," the statement said. When Loggins abruptly returned to his SUV, he ignored orders not to start the car and instead put it in gear, preparing to drive "and further endanger the children."
The union said the deputy, positioned by the driver's window, fatally shot Loggins as he began to pull the vehicle forward.
two sides to every story. The truth is usually in between someplace.
The man was unarmed. Shooting him dead was not necessary. It's very sad.
If he is acting erratically, and failing to comply with orders the police can use force. He should have tazed him before anything else though, but if time was imminent he did what he had to do to save the girls. Do I agree with it? Nope, but I wasn't there so I cannot judge the officer, I did not see what he seen.
Joliet Marine Sergeant Manuel Loggins fatally shot by California sheriff's deputy - WGN
Deputy Says He Shot 'Irrational' Marine to Protect Kids in Car - San Clemente, CA Patch
It's amazing what you learn when you read articles that are not cherry picked.
REading the two articles sounds to me like the police officer is changing his story. Either the guy was in the car, or he was walking away from it, can't have it both ways.
As for "high speed" anybody remember the Rodney King trial. Those cops claimed to have been chasing that car at speeds over 100 miles an hour. It had 4 men in it, all weighing over 200 pounds and it was a Hyundai.
That's terrible the kids had to witness this.
It's terrible he put his kids in a position to witness it as well.
The man was unarmed. Shooting him dead was not necessary. It's very sad.
Joliet Marine Sergeant Manuel Loggins fatally shot by California sheriff's deputy - WGN
Deputy Says He Shot 'Irrational' Marine to Protect Kids in Car - San Clemente, CA Patch
It's amazing what you learn when you read articles that are not cherry picked.
Well that does change things.
