Posted on 05/12/2015 2:22:35 PM PDT by gwjack
The medical examiner has released the autopsy for a man shot and killed by a Tulsa County reserve deputy. Eric Courtney Harris' death is ruled a homicide by gunshot wound, the report states. Harris, 44, died April 2, 2015, after Reserve Deputy Bob Bates said he accidentally fired his gun instead of his Taser during an arrest.
The report states Harris was shot in the right axilla or armpit. The bullet passed through his right rib cage to his left, fracturing ribs on both sides. Both lungs collapsed, the medical examiner's report states.
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Second news story.
http://www.ktul.com/story/29045154/autopsy-on-eric-harris-reveals-drugs-in-system
Any results from a blood test of the officer?
Not that I’ve heard. If I do, I’ll post.
So the blood tests changes whether the rich old man confused a pistol with a taser and wrongly killed a man?
It’s a little scary that a 73 year old wannabe officer who donated a descent amount to the sheriff’s department, I believe, confused a gun for a Taser and killed someone.
Not gonna matter.
bttt
There is no redemption for the guy who can’t tell the difference between a gun and a taser. Maybe he shouldn’t have been so quick to go for the collar when he could have followed or made an arrest later.
44 years old and still too stupid to not consume crap made with battery acid and drain cleaner.
The black thug was on drugs. Go figure. But I’m sure he was turning his life around!
73 years old and can't tell the difference between his Taser and his pistol. Not sure which is worse.
Hi webhart,
My memory is that Bates (the deputy) was in a backup role. I seem to remember that the perp evaded 4 officers who were chasing him after a bust was unsuccessful. It was then that Bates got him on the ground, and was still resisting. Hence the taser. My understanding is that Bates was naturally ambidextrous, and fires his sidearms with his left hand. The Taser was on his non-dominant side. I think I read that he was asked by pursuing officers to taser him. As I wrote above - sad situation.
You never miss a chance to side with criminals and anarchy.
That methed-up criminal, Eric Harris perhaps thought that he could do his Knockout King hit on deputy Bob Bates’ chin and take him out in one punch. I guess, with a mind fried on meth, things don’t work out the way you think they will. They never do.
Hi jonrick46,
I’m reminded of one of the writings of Voltaire. Candide. If Harris hadn’t resisted, he wouldn’t have been tased/shot; if Harris had not tried to escape, he wouldn’t have been shot; if Harris had not been actively involved in a crime, he wouldn’t have tried to escape; if Harris was not on meth, he would have been a model citizen (maybe). I don’t have personal experience with meth or amphetamines, but I suspect I wouldn’t be able to make proper decisions.
Several years ago I observed a trial of a law enforcement officer in a criminal’s death. The “victim” was doped up on PCP and acid meth and had become almost superhuman. He broke both of his wrists getting out of cuffs. The defense of the officer was that his firing his firearm was necessary to stop the man. I don’t think that it is the same with Deputy Bates, but I certainly know more than to judge him since I was not there.
But, back to Voltaire - Harris didn’t deserve to die. But, he made multiple wrong choices to put himself in a situation that ended his life. It wasn’t just one choice. It was a multiplicity of choices.
Bates is letting the system work its way. He will accept the results of his actions. He has not blamed anyone else or tried to deflect responsibility.
Meth or no the cop screwed up, and shot someone he had no right to shoot. I don’t think anyone believes it was intentional but all the same a mistake was made and someone died.
The only thing of real interest to me is if you recall when tazers first appeared on cop’s belts PD’s said they were only supposed to be used in lethal force situations, not to gain compliance. If that promise had been kept this shooting would not have occurred.
I agree, my friend. My memory was that Tasers were requested and lobbied by those that did not want a firearm used. Their purpose is to disable. Unfortunately a taser isn’t 100% effective. Fifteen or so years ago the largest manufacturer of Tasers (Taser) had a series of deaths caused by their Tasers. Their stock (some of which I owned) crashed overnight after a large verdict. In short, despite the intent to disable the nervous system of the recipient, they can cause as much injury as a lead projectile. Just a different type. My memory was that the event causing the stock’s crash was the death of a cardiac limited victim.
As I originally wrote, so sad.
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