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Unbelievable moment cop shoots jaywalker FIFTEEN times during bizarre pursuit before shocking twist
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Posted on 01/08/2025 9:26:55 AM PST by algore

A Texas police officer was caught on camera shooting a man 15 times during a pursuit, after he confronted him about jaywalking across the street.

But San Antonio police say Jeffrey Schopp, 33, died from a self-inflicted gunshot to the head, KENS 5 reports.

The incident began on December 3 when Police Officer James Lopez caught Schopp crossing the street at Loop 410 and Jones Maltsberger Road without using the crosswalk - which is a Class C misdemeanor in Texas, punishable by up to a $200 fine.

In body camera footage released by the San Antonio Police Department, Lopez could be seen parking his police vehicle and confronting Schopp, who was carrying a backpack.

The officer tells Schopp to walk toward him, at which point Schopp becomes defensive.

'I'm not doing all that, man,' he said as he sat on the railing. 'Am I under arrest?'

'You're detained right now,' Lopez replied. 'Walk over here.'

When Schopp then asked why he was being detained, Lopez replied it is 'for crossing the street without a crosswalk.'

Schopp then apologized to the officer, claiming he had to get to the hospital for an arm injury.

But Lopez seemed to get even more irritated, raising his voice, as he said, 'I ain't looking for an apology. Come over here right now before I put you in handcuffs.'

Still, Schopp continued to apologize - apparently making Lopez even angrier.

'I ain't listening to that s***,' the officer shot back. 'Come here. Come over here now.'

At that point, Schopp dropped his backpack and ran across the street, into a parking garage as Lopez gave chase.

(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...


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1 posted on 01/08/2025 9:26:55 AM PST by algore
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To: algore

Assassination of citizen by cop. The officer was acting like a totalitarian jerk from the get-go.


2 posted on 01/08/2025 9:29:33 AM PST by wildcard_redneck
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To: algore

“in the future only two classes of criminals will have guns...those who despise the badge and those who wear one” L.Star


3 posted on 01/08/2025 9:34:32 AM PST by Qwapisking (Q: know the difference between a petulant 6 y.o. and a liberal? A:age. L.Star )
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To: algore

Resisting LEOs is one way to shorten your life expectancy.


4 posted on 01/08/2025 9:34:43 AM PST by TheDon (Resist the usurpers! Remember the J6 political prisoners! Remember Ashli Babbitt!)
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“Resisting LEOs is one way to shorten your life expectancy.”

He dropped his bag and ran. Body came shows him holding pistol as he is running.


5 posted on 01/08/2025 9:44:23 AM PST by TexasGator (1/|1211i.11'1/'1/11111)
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To: algore

And all the cop had on him was jaywalking? Hell, that isn’t enough to work up a spit.


6 posted on 01/08/2025 9:47:15 AM PST by Blood of Tyrants (Before you post a nasty, stop and think: "Would that person slap me if I said it in person?" )
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I do think that resisting arrest should carry an extremely hefty mandatory prison sentence. Make sure everyone knows that — like the Miranda rights which everyone has heard recited on TV shows a million times. Running from the police, or struggling with the police will get you real prison time.

The actual purpose would be to cut down on shootings and George Floyd type incidents. Fight the cops in court, not in the streets.


7 posted on 01/08/2025 9:48:09 AM PST by ClearCase_guy
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To: Blood of Tyrants

The guy flashed a gun as he ran.


8 posted on 01/08/2025 9:48:14 AM PST by READINABLUESTATE (‘Never trust a man whose uncle was eaten by cannibals’)
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To: algore

He was most likely a known felon. He was probably required to submit to a search upon demand.


9 posted on 01/08/2025 9:48:58 AM PST by PLMerite ("They say that we were Cold Warriors. Yes, and a bloody good show, too. 😁 " - Robert Conquest )
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To: algore

I am nowhere near as supportive of the police as I was in my younger days. But I won’t immediately bash them on this shooting.

And that’s because the civilian pulled a gun. Then what did he do with that gun right after? Point it directly at the cop? The article doesn’t say.

As to the jaywalking, not everything should be treated as a great crime requiring immediate intervention. How about the cop just calling out, “Hey, pal! Use the crosswalk next time.”


10 posted on 01/08/2025 9:53:01 AM PST by Leaning Right (It’s morning in America. Again.)
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To: algore

There is an entire culture of people living in large cities who saunter across or down the middle of the street dating motorists to hurt them.


11 posted on 01/08/2025 9:56:28 AM PST by lurk (u)
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To: wildcard_redneck

No, it was a life or death situation.


12 posted on 01/08/2025 10:00:18 AM PST by Tommy Revolts
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To: algore
But Schopp ran underneath a bridge, where he apparently pulled out a gun. That is when Lopez fired 12 times, yelling, 'He has a f***ing gun!' After firing a dozen times, Lopez had to reload his gun, while Schopp appeared on the other side of the bridge in the drainage ditch.

If Schopp had a gun, the article is misleading. He was shot at for having a gun and resisting arrest, not jaywalking.

But the cop Lopez was incredibly unprofessional. From being a first-class a-hole initially, which escalated the situation, to unloading his entire clip at Schopp and having to reload.

13 posted on 01/08/2025 10:00:24 AM PST by Opinionated Blowhard (When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic.)
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To: algore

looks like meth head


14 posted on 01/08/2025 10:07:30 AM PST by three century american
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All other problems being solved... I am glad we can finally have our brave law enforcement officers take on the Societal scourge of jay-walking...

Do I need a sarcasm tag?


15 posted on 01/08/2025 10:08:21 AM PST by Dead Corpse (A Psalm in napalm...)
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To: algore
(1) I have never seen a U.S. city enforce jaywalking. In Berlin, my friend grabbed my collar when I was about to do it, pointing to a nearby cop and saying it was an automatic $200 fine (late 1980s) if he saw me.
(2) Do cops every go to the firing range? 12-15 shots - all missed. Last year in Florida it took 4 cops shooting 94 shots to kill one career violent thug with a 6-shot revolver.
(3) Why are cops so ANGRY all the time? Adderall? Tranq or other steroids?
16 posted on 01/08/2025 10:21:24 AM PST by montag813
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To: algore

Guy pulled a gun so no problem for me. Bad shooting by the cops though.


17 posted on 01/08/2025 10:25:44 AM PST by maddog55 (The only thing systemic in America is the left's hatred of it!)
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To: Opinionated Blowhard

” From being a first-class a-hole initially, which escalated the situation, to unloading his entire clip at Schopp and having to reload.”

Agreed the officer was less than friendly but are you saying the officer should check the target after each round? I think firing until the threat is neutralized is the best way to train. Personally, I keep my hand away from my weapon when addressed by any law enforcement officer.


18 posted on 01/08/2025 10:34:20 AM PST by EandH Dad (sleeping giants wake up REALLY grumpy)
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To: Opinionated Blowhard
unloading his entire clip

That type of weapon doesn't use a clip.

19 posted on 01/08/2025 10:34:32 AM PST by GingisK
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To: algore

When are these jack booted roid rage ifested thugs going to get some back? It is time to reign them or take them out.


20 posted on 01/08/2025 10:36:10 AM PST by Sequoyah101 (Donald John Trump. First man to be Elected to the Presidency THREE times since FDR.)
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