[aynrandfreak]

The SWAT team knocked on Diotaiuto's door and "announc[ed] their presence" before smashing in his door about 6:15 a.m. They found Diotaiuto in his living room and ordered him to "freeze" and get on the ground.

Instead, Voss said, Diotaiuto fled to his bedroom and "armed himself" with a loaded handgun. Voss said it is unclear whether Diotaiuto pointed the gun at officers.

I'm for legalization, but he would not have been shot had he not tried to get his gun when the cops ordered him to freeze.

[flashbunny]

and if the cops wouldn't have used a no-knock warrant for 2 oz of pot, he'd be alive.

Criminals have been adopting the 'no knock' police raid tactics for home invasions - some even wearing police style clothing.

I'm a law abiding citizen. If someone comes crashing through my door guns blazing, they'd better be prepared to catch several rounds of 5.45x39.

[L98Fiero]

"I'm for legalization, but he would not have been shot had he not tried to get his gun when the cops ordered him to freeze."

Ditto.

[connectthedots]

I'm for legalization, but he would not have been shot had he not tried to get his gun when the cops ordered him to freeze.

Cops lie; especially when they screw up this big.