Houston officer kills double amputee in wheelchair

Gargamel · 09-23-12, 01:29 AM

http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_289563/con...tguid=UZz7oekc

As a medic for many years, I can fully appreciate their situation, having been in it myself. But this is why cops should carry tasers too. I fully agree force was required on this guy, but not deadly force.

09-23-12, 01:34 AM

He should have shot the tyres.

Jimbuna · 09-23-12, 05:22 AM

Sounds tragic to me and it's interesting to see the same officer fatally shot someone in 2009.

Having said that you really need to be in the same position to be able to make a judgement call.

eddie · 09-23-12, 11:16 AM

Tragic all the way around for everyone involved.

soopaman2 · 09-23-12, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

Sounds tragic to me and it's interesting to see the same officer fatally shot someone in 2009.

Having said that you really need to be in the same position to be able to make a judgement call.

There was also 2 officers at the scene, the other one couldn't tip his wheelchair over, while the other coward got backed into a corner with a pen?

The big blue wall will protect them, no charges, and suspended with pay at worse.

Jimbuna · 09-23-12, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by soopaman2

There was also 2 officers at the scene, the other one couldn't tip his wheelchair over, while the other coward got backed into a corner with a pen?

The big blue wall will protect them, no charges, and suspended with pay at worse.

That may or may not turn out to be the case but either way the findings of the investigation will be interesting to see.

soopaman2 · 09-23-12, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

That may or may not turn out to be the case but either way the findings of the investigation will be interesting to see.

You have faith that I lack.

Just weeks ago NYPD officers fired (16 shots) into a crowd to kill a man who deserved to die most likely.

But hit 9 civvies, on a swamped street, 5th avenue is mobbed this time of morning, it was reckless, and no regard to the citizens given.

I see no charges on them yet, not even some kind of mild reckless endangerment.

But at least they shot the perp 7 times, high 5 right?

The big blue wall always wins. You underestimate our police unions.

09-23-12, 01:29 AM	#1
Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,273 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	Houston officer kills double amputee in wheelchair http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_289563/con...tguid=UZz7oekc As a medic for many years, I can fully appreciate their situation, having been in it myself. But this is why cops should carry tasers too. I fully agree force was required on this guy, but not deadly force. __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.

09-23-12, 05:22 AM	#3
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Sounds tragic to me and it's interesting to see the same officer fatally shot someone in 2009. Having said that you really need to be in the same position to be able to make a judgement call. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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eddie Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,023 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	Tragic all the way around for everyone involved. __________________ Don't mistake my kindness for weakness. I'm kind to everyone, but when someone is unkind to me, weak is not what you are going to remember about me. Al Capone

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