[kiryandil]

It is clear to me that had the officer actually ran after the perp, he would have stopped him. Add in the factor of backup being so close, as evidenced by the tape, the death could have easily been avoided. As much time as was taken to stop, set, aim and fire repeatedly, at such a slow and clumsy target fleeing, this appears to be a fish barrel shoot.

I think the thing that the Slager defenders are ignoring is the "contempt of cop" and "Confrontation Uber Alles" thingees.

Slager had his details, and his passenger, and his car.

Let it go - you'll get him later. But, NO! - Scott RAN!

"Contempt of cop"- GUILTY!

Attempting to avoid "Confrontation Uber Alles" - doubly GUILTY!

I guess I just think differently. I would have considered that I had the package neatly wrapped up, in due time. But I'm patient.

[Thumper1960]

No matter what, even after a court of fact finding, if Slager is found guilty of murder, by any degree, many here will still defend and honor and glorify the shoot.