Posted: 1/12/2003 11:26:54 AM EDT
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The Charlotte Observer, our bleeding heart voice for the oppressed, ran the story today of a Concord, NC officer who shot a suspect early Saturday morning. The officer stopped perps vehicle, discovered that there were several outstanding warrants for failing to appear in court on the driver. The driver then grabbed the officer's arm, presumably as he attempted to remove him from the vehicle, and drove off, dragging the officer alongside the car. After being dragged for 1/4 mile, the officer was able to reach his handgun with his left hand & shoot the perp in the head, killing him. At least one witness verified the officer's statement, but of course the perp's family does not believe it, and state that they will hire an ambulance chaser. The family says the officer should have shot him in the arm, or shot out the tires on the car. So far, the department seems to be standing behind the officer, but of course that will depend on how much pressure the chief gets from the media and the public. I'm sure the attorneys are slithering out from under their rocks to try to get into the taxpayers pockets via the insurance money. BTW, the Observer casually mentions that the perp had "several" prior convictions for traffic and drug offenses. And then they go on to detail the riots that occurred in Concord the last time a suspect died while resisting arrest. That time it was from a combination of pepper spray, cocaine, obesity and heat-related stress, but of course that didn't keep the zoo from boiling over. Ah, the wonderful world of law enforcement.... |
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Sorry guys but the tried to kill me with the car has been used way too many times as a cover up. The media, as most civilians, soon as they hear it, it's "Oh yea, heard that one before.". Even the bruises won't help for the other side will claim he was hanging on rather than being held. If the witness is not an officer, theres hope for easy out otherwise it will be a mess for sure. Personally have known the suspect type and odds are he would have eventually done something far worse before his disregard for society came to an end. I am glad he is off the street but wish it was more clear cut. We had a drunk little rich girl tried to run try to run over a cop here in Knoxville a little while ago. Nailed her but not for assault with intent which most of us here, civilans too, thought should have been the case. I'm not a cop but have many friends that are. Being a Nam Vet I know how it is to serve and the public not care. |
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I have had this happen on three occaisions to officers I knew. Two were under my command, one was a friend from a national police organization. The two under my command shot the suspect on in the arm the other in the chest, one suspect lived, the other did not, but the officers survuved one with bruises, one a broken foot. My friend from the other department did not shoot. He was a Tulane University Cop. When the college Tennis star suspect dropped his arm he fell under the rear wheels of the car and was crushed to death. The suspect was caught several days later and had missed some of the blood and shirt stuck under the rear suspension of his car. He got 6 months for the murder. I wonder which of these three officers made the best descision under similar circumstances? |
| If something like this happens I'm sure the first reaction will be to try and let go or get dropped before the vehicle picks up too much speed. If for some reason I can't let go and I CAN get to my weapon, rounds will be headed their way. The 12 v. 6 rule applies here. My career is worth a whole lot less than my @$$. |
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My brother was a poice detective killed in the line of duty while attempting to arrest a fugative. I have been in law enforcement for 26 years and the judged by 12 rather than be carried by 6 is one I remember well. Being a law enforcement officer can be quite hazardous to one's health. Bluedevil [devil] |