The problem I have with that suggestion is that, while it is horrible what happened to the man, and it was wrong, I’m not sure that the cops acted with malice, that they intended to kill someone without provocation, or that they deserve to die for their error.
IN fact, I doubt the cops had criminal intent here, they just made some bad choices. They probably did think they were in danger. Doesn’t excuse them, but it means they shouldn’t be put to death for their actions.
“IN fact, I doubt the cops had criminal intent here, they just made some bad choices. They probably did think they were in danger. Doesn’t excuse them, but it means they shouldn’t be put to death for their actions.”
First of all, Intent has nothing to do with it, just as it wouldn’t if you “made a mistake” and shot someone.
Second, I didn’t suggest anyone should be “put to death”.
Sorry babygene, replied to wrong poster
“They probably did think they were in danger.”
Ayers put the car in reverse and fled, striking one officer and causing minor injuries.
Police fired at the fleeing vehicle.
If someone ran over your foot and was driving away, would you think you were in danger?
If you fired at the departing vehicle and killed the occupant, what would happen to you?