[gunnyg]

From what I recall of the Texas Tower thing back in ‘66, one lone cop went into the twoer on his own initiative and finally took the shooter down.
But that was along time ago b4 the use of SWATs, whatever, and maybe my memory is coming from the movoe version of that incident.

But seems to me, back in the old days, the cop on the beat was more apt to do what needed at the time w/o calling for “backup.”

Times change...I’m sure these cops did well @ Vegas...things more complicated today for sure.

[wastoute]

In 66 they knew it was one guy. These poor guys on the 32nd floor didn’t know if there were one or ten in that room. No need to rush the room if the guy quit shooting. They did the right thing. Wait for SWAT. IMHO. The guy quit shooting after about ten minutes.

[oh8eleven]

one lone cop went into the twoer on his own initiative and finally took the shooter down.
No, there were at least two people, although only one may have been a cop.

[Mears]

“Times change...”

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Weapons change.

[Sopater]

But seems to me, back in the old days, the cop on the beat was more apt to do what needed at the time w/o calling for “backup.”

Also, according to what I've read, the police also credited civilians with rifles who helped to keep the shooter pinned down to prevent him from shooting more.

Armed civilian helped stop UT Tower sniper