[ChristmasNeeve]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

so from the video

The youth had his hood up and cap on so it would have been hard to assess age

the cops arrived quick and he made a move for the gun which they thought real


the cops instinctively shot him fearing for his own life



Its a tragic event that could have played out many ways, especially with hindsight.

wow I actually can't believe you're still defending the police after watching that video. There was no hanging back and assessing the situation before opening fire, no trying to negotiate with him or anything. There was no people around him so it wouldn't have been risking lives to try and sort the situation out without a dead body

[Christmas Dynasnow]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

wow I actually can't believe you're still defending the police after watching that video. There was no hanging back and assessing the situation before opening fire, no trying to negotiate with him or anything. There was no people around him so it wouldn't have been risking lives to try and sort the situation out without a dead body

You only see a section of the incident. You dont see the cop car before it comes into the scene or what was shouted etc

[GiRTh]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

You only see a section of the incident. You dont see the cop car before it comes into the scene or what was shouted etc

But you were ready to make all kind of conclusions based n that vid but now you're not sure.

I also dont see how that would change the situation perhaps you should elaborate on yet another of your posts that doesnt seem to make sense. It seems to be yet more if's, buts and maybes on your part. What could the kid have shouted for the cops to roll up shoot him to death within two seconds of arriving at the scene?