Shooting someone for fleeing with an outstanding warrant isn't usually on the approved shooting list.
20 year old. pulled for an air freshener hanging from the rear view mirror. Called his mother to ask for insurance information, was then questioned about an outstanding warrant on another traffic violation. Attempted to drive off and was shot to death, crashing the car also injuring his girlfriend.
We also haven't seen the video yet to see if he drove off or if maybe the vehicle moved forward after they shot him.
Here it is, and even after viewing it, still a shooting not justified, and the police chief has said it is an accidental shooting, because the female officer was supposed to be using the taser.
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Was she brand new or something? Can't you tell the difference between a taser and your handgun just by the feel of it in your hand?
What astounds me is the armchair quarterbacking I see from some of you...
The moment he decided to drive off, he was resisting arrest, and not knowing the mentality of the assailant, he now had a 2000lb weapon. He made himself a danger to everyone else on that roadway when he chose to flee.
You can't possibly know what's involved with being a police officer in the heat of a scary moment like that.
So stop acting like you know what you would have done in her place. Odds are you never will. Spare us all your prevaricated judgments.