100 mph fleeing to allude, turned that into a Mandatory feloney stop. Everybody cuffed and in custody before questioning.
What the hell is a military police officer doing, getting involved in something like this?
I would assume as he was the passenger there was not much he could do. The officer did not know or care as they were fleeing suspects. Hindsight is always 20/20.
However after watching the video I think the deputy is in the wrong line of work and should be prosecuted.
He was a passenger, not the driver. He was home on leave, riding with a buddy. Passenger doesn't have much say in how the driver behaves. Wouldn't be surprised if he was screaming at the driver to slow down and then to pull over for the deputy.
Home from the war, friend has a Corvette and wants to take you out for the evening, celebrate!
Probably hit 100 before leaving the neighborhood(I believe it specifically states that in the article).
Maybe the soldier and his friend had already had one or two drinks.
Maybe they were only hotrodding it a bit, and when the cops started chase, the driver panicked and tried to flee.
Maybe the passenger suggested they pull over.
If they were transporting drugs, why were none found?
If the driver was a wanted felon, why are there no charges?
Why, if they were handcuffed, did the officer fire four shots into the passengers back?
Your turn.
The friend was probably showing off his new vet. The incident began as a speeding violation. The driver apparently decided to flee. The passenger had no choice.