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Old 03-01-2016, 06:36 PM
 
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I would suggest taking eyewitness testimony with a grain of salt. To put it mildly. The vast majority would never side with the police under any circumstance.

Hopefully the autopsy will shed some light on what really happened.
I'm sure they'll look at everything.
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Old 03-01-2016, 07:06 PM
 
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Whenever I see a news like this, I wonder why a cop has to use a gun to kill instead firing at, maybe, his arm or leg to incapacitate. I am sure they are trained to aim very well even during emergency situations like this. Am I missing something?
 
Old 03-01-2016, 07:16 PM
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Whenever I see a news like this, I wonder why a cop has to use a gun to kill instead firing at, maybe, his arm or leg to incapacitate. I am sure they are trained to aim very well even during emergency situations like this. Am I missing something?
Really?
Have you ever shot a gun?
After running and jumping a fence?
It's not that simple or easy.
 
Old 03-01-2016, 07:20 PM
 
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Whenever I see a news like this, I wonder why a cop has to use a gun to kill instead firing at, maybe, his arm or leg to incapacitate. I am sure they are trained to aim very well even during emergency situations like this. Am I missing something?
it's real life, not the movies. the torso is the largest target=highest probability. Just because you're a cop doesn't mean you're a good shot; plus given the situation-foot chase, you're out of breath, adrenaline. lot's of factors. Point shoot situation you want to go for the hi probability shot

and you can die from a gun shot wound to the leg--femoral artery

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Old 03-01-2016, 07:35 PM
 
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Well, here we go. The protests have started already. The actual headline is "Raleigh officer-involved shooting sparks protest, demands for justice" but WRAL hasn't changed the URL yet:

Raleigh officer-involved shooting sparks protest, demands for justice :: WRAL.com

Notice one of the pictures of a group of people doing the "hands up don't shoot" pose. The agitators have already defined the narrative and the RPD will suffer because of it.
 
Old 03-01-2016, 07:53 PM
 
Location: Raleigh NC
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Well, I also think that they'll take eyewitness testimony and the testimony of the officer and his partner into account as well.
Being that the shooting took place in the 'hood and given that I grew up in the same 'hood I can assure you only a handful of folks will talk and it's highly doubtful they'll talk the truth if the truth is the assailant pointed his gun at the police. Just sayin'.


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Whenever I see a news like this, I wonder why a cop has to use a gun to kill instead firing at, maybe, his arm or leg to incapacitate. I am sure they are trained to aim very well even during emergency situations like this. Am I missing something?
You obviously have never handled a gun much less shot one. If you did you'd understand it's darn near impossible to hit something as narrow as a leg on a moving object.
 
Old 03-01-2016, 08:19 PM
 
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Being that the shooting took place in the 'hood and given that I grew up in the same 'hood I can assure you only a handful of folks will talk and it's highly doubtful they'll talk the truth if the truth is the assailant pointed his gun at the police. Just sayin'.




You obviously have never handled a gun much less shot one. If you did you'd understand it's darn near impossible to hit something as narrow as a leg on a moving object.
First part: well, the original story was about how his mom heard he was shot in the back multiple times, yet she had not seen what happened and someone neglected to post any references to his FB page that shows his gang affiliation, so I see your point.

Second part: one always aims center...greatest chance of a hit and less chance of harming bystanders with stray bullets.
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Old 03-01-2016, 08:24 PM
 
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Second part: one always aims center...greatest chance of a hit and less chance of harming bystanders with stray bullets.
True. But being a well-trained avid shooter I can attest how tough it is to hit something so narrow. We are not even factoring in the distance of the shot the officer made. I'm telling ya, unless you watch it in Hollywood it's a helluva shot.
 
Old 03-01-2016, 08:37 PM
 
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True. But being a well-trained avid shooter I can attest how tough it is to hit something so narrow. We are not even factoring in the distance of the shot the officer made. I'm telling ya, unless you watch it in Hollywood it's a helluva shot.
I know. I'm a good shot and I'd have a tough time hitting a moving target in a high-stress situation.
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Old 03-02-2016, 03:52 AM
 
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Really?
Have you ever shot a gun?
After running and jumping a fence?
It's not that simple or easy.
You're right. I never shot a gun so I was wondering.
Thanks everyone for the clarification.
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