181pl Posted June 26, 2017 Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 http://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2017/06/22/philando-castile-facebook-and-dashcam-full-mashup-video-ctn.cnn For this video compilation. Obviously we don't have what happened during the very brief time he told the cop he was carrying and was reaching for his wallett. Think this was an unfortunate over-reaction by the cops that cost this guy his life. Everyone on the tape appears to be very calm leading up to the shooting. Better training needed. Also, better listening by drivers who are pulled over but still no excuses for the LEO behavior here. Very likely a heavy handed over-reaction. It is very unlikely the driver was going to make a play for his weapon. His girlfriend and child in the car. A cop at each window. They deserve more than 3 million in payout and the LEO needs to be fired (if he hasn't been already) and convicted of manslaugher (I know he was found not guilty). Just my opinion. I'm not going soft but there has to be a little more restraint on behalf of LEOs. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thc6795 Posted June 26, 2017 Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 6 minutes ago, Sportsnut said: I concur. I think all cops should be retrained to disable a suspect without the shoot to kill mentality. Just curious have you ever had to fire a weapon at anyone? Not just point but actually have to pull the trigger? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aZjimbo Posted June 26, 2017 Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 34 minutes ago, Sportsnut said: I concur. I think all cops should be retrained to disable a suspect without the shoot to kill mentality. And that attitude will get how many cops killed? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aZjimbo Posted June 26, 2017 Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 1 hour ago, Sportsnut said: Yes I have. And how many people are already dead because no other alternative was available? **So says the authorities. And how many cops would get killed with your attitude. See because you pacifist liberals always blame America, police, etc for what they do. Just imagine having a gun pointing at you and have to make a split second decision. Shoot to injure and bad guys can still kill. That's why the police shoot to kill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aZjimbo Posted June 26, 2017 Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 1 minute ago, Sportsnut said: What is wrong with not wanting anyone to die? What's wrong with it is if a gun is pointed at you your job is to kill. If no gun is pointed at a cop then there will be no issues. You make it sound like cops wake up and decide today is the day I want to kill someone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AztecPadre Posted June 26, 2017 Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 There was no gun being pointed at the cop. He shot to kill out of pure over reaction. Just curious what the conviction rates are in police killings where there is no weapon on the victim or in cases of police brutality? This guy got off even when there was video proof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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