Yes,there are two sides.If,by chance,the cop was wrong about the dead guy having been stealing then all bets are clearly off.If the cop acted in a wildly irresponsible fashion by chasing the guy that,too,would paint a different picture.But,for example,take that case in Midtown Manhattan a few weeks ago where a guy murdered his boss,was chased by the cops and shot dead.Several innocent civilians were hurt in that police gunfire.Under the law,the dead guy is responsible for the injuries suffered by innocent civilians.Same here...the guy stole...the cops tried to detain him...he fled...they chased...the cop car was damaged.The dead guy's responsible for that damage under the law.
It was about the letter that was rescinded. The Post never mentioned that. I’m thinking The Post just wanted to incite outrage. Sells papers.