[[They were going to a meeting with a SHERIFF.]]
Where it must be pointed out they would very likely have been made to disarm before meeting with the Sherrif- it likely was a meeting to surrender=- odd behavior once again for such a dangerous man who stated he would die before being arrested- and the fact he came out of the vehicle hands up in a passive gesture-
There was no need for this confrontation and death
This is negligence or keystone cops
No, Sheriff Palmer in Grant Country was sympathetic to these people and had already spoken on their behalf. He was viewed, and in fact was, an friend.
I doubt that they would have been disarmed, and if they were meeting with him as reported, I doubt it was specifically to surrender.
He may have advised it at that point, but only after a very honest conversation.
There was every need for this confrontation and death- the govt is making a point to any that will oppose it. They have made the same point at on numerous occasions.
Jeff Head:
Above comment is not directed at you- but at the situation in general.
I have read your assessment twice- looked at the pictures and still cannot come to a conclusion.
I am not condemning all law enforcement I am intelligent enough to know that most law enforcement personnel are law abiding and honorable.
However if you are law enforcement and you are ordered to do a take down- all bets are off- as it is in war best laid plans until the first shot is fired