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Dallas police used bomb robot to kill shooting suspect
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Posted on 07/08/2016 11:18:48 AM PDT by Sub-Driver

Dallas police used bomb robot to kill shooting suspect

By James Rogers Published July 08, 2016 FoxNews.com

Dallas police used an explosive device attached to a robot to kill a suspect in the coordinated sniper attack that killed five officers Thursday, in what experts say is a first for law enforcement.

In a press conference Police Chief David Brown explained that the robot was deployed on the second floor of El Centro College in downtown Dallas following a standoff early Friday.

“We cornered one suspect and we tried to negotiate for several hours - negotiations broke down, we had an exchange of gunfire with the suspect,” he said. “We saw no other option but to use our bomb robot and place a device on its extension for it to detonate where the suspect was,” he said.

Brown explained that “other options” would have exposed the police officers to great danger.

The police chief confirmed that the suspect was killed by the bomb’s detonation, noting that reports the suspect killed himself were inaccurate.

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: bombrobot; dallascopsmurdered; micahjohnson; texas
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Wait the UN hears about this!
1 posted on 07/08/2016 11:18:48 AM PDT by Sub-Driver
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To: Sub-Driver
Murphy was not available, unfortunately


2 posted on 07/08/2016 11:20:52 AM PDT by COBOL2Java (Donald Trump, warts and all, is not a public enemy. The Golems in the GOP are stasis and apathy)
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To: Sub-Driver

Cops with M203s can the far behind. Murrica!


3 posted on 07/08/2016 11:21:16 AM PDT by Bryanw92 (If we had some ham, we could have ham and eggs, if we had some eggs.)
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To: Sub-Driver

Too bad I was hoping he would have suffered.


4 posted on 07/08/2016 11:21:17 AM PDT by KSCITYBOY
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To: Sub-Driver

So wonder when they will use bombs to kill dogs


5 posted on 07/08/2016 11:21:23 AM PDT by al baby (Hi Mom yes I know john 3:16)
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To: Sub-Driver

Have I gots a surprise for you


6 posted on 07/08/2016 11:21:56 AM PDT by butlerweave
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Isn’t the “bomb detonation device” on this robot basically a 12 gauge shotgun?


7 posted on 07/08/2016 11:22:14 AM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either satire or opinion. Or both.)
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To: KSCITYBOY

If the video is ever released, the expression on the guy’s face as he realizes what is about to happen might be horrified.


8 posted on 07/08/2016 11:23:36 AM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either satire or opinion. Or both.)
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In this case they can also use a shaped charge as well as a water cannon or a 12 ga shotgun.


10 posted on 07/08/2016 11:23:45 AM PDT by TMSuchman (Tis time to feed the Tree of Liberty again!!)
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To: Sub-Driver

Something to keep in mind if the police accidentally roll a tracked robot to my front door to "talk" to me...
Even though they're searching for the mass-murderer at 123 Main Street rather than my innocent 321 Main Street address.

11 posted on 07/08/2016 11:24:10 AM PDT by Blue Jays
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To: Sub-Driver
I was #32 in the Nielsens. Wouldn't exactly call that a bomb.


12 posted on 07/08/2016 11:24:20 AM PDT by Buckeye McFrog
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Wait the UN hears about this!

They'll call it an "anti-personnel mine."

13 posted on 07/08/2016 11:25:19 AM PDT by Steely Tom (Vote GOP: A Slower Handbasket)
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To: al baby

Upon reflection, why didn’t they just starve him out?

Afraid he’d be a problem for them if he lived?


14 posted on 07/08/2016 11:25:48 AM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either satire or opinion. Or both.)
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To: Sub-Driver

He was a bad man...no doubt. But there had to be better alternatives. It’s not like he had hostages.


15 posted on 07/08/2016 11:29:05 AM PDT by Sacajaweau
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To: BenLurkin

Great opportunity for psychological warfare.
Robot could have relentlessly followed him for hours until he was literally falling asleep on his feet.
Then they could have used it to nudge him awake and play continuous music from Culture Club and other 1980s pop groups.
16 posted on 07/08/2016 11:30:04 AM PDT by Blue Jays
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To: BenLurkin

Because DPD did not want to shut down the entire city for one idiot.


17 posted on 07/08/2016 11:30:40 AM PDT by WilliamCooper1
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“Too bad I was hoping he would have suffered.”.......

He DID, the wrath of God and the “Blue”. Couldn’t have happened to a better P.O.S.


18 posted on 07/08/2016 11:31:35 AM PDT by DaveA37
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To: Blue Jays

“Do you really want to hurt me?”

Over and over....


19 posted on 07/08/2016 11:32:06 AM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either satire or opinion. Or both.)
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To: Sub-Driver

Micro aggression! Micro aggression! Micro aggression! ....


20 posted on 07/08/2016 11:32:50 AM PDT by llevrok (Lies are born the moment someone thinks the truth is dangerous.)
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