[brytlea]

I hate these stories. First because this seems a senseless killing of a man who did nothing wrong. Second because it gives a reason for people to come out and paint all police offers as villains.

[yldstrk]

in my work I deal with cops all the time and lately they have morphed into a bunch of knuckleheads

[Puppage]

First because this seems a senseless killing of a man who did nothing wrong

Well, playing devils advocate, if the store's policy is no guns (with a sign stating such) and you're found to have one on your person, then you should leave. Regardless if you have a CCW or not.

Here in The Peoples Rep. of Ct, if you don't comply, the cops will come & at the very least you'll be charged with disorderly conduct/trespassing.

Prayers to the families.

[TauntedTiger]

LEO = strictly enforced laws of the ruling class.
I do not trust the anti-second amendment/dope hunter types. Both are willing to knock your door down and stomp through your home like it is a war zone. If they make a mistake, they use lies and misinformation to thwart public outcry or accountability.

[Moonman62]

I hate these stories. First because this seems a senseless killing of a man who did nothing wrong. Second because it gives a reason for people to come out and paint all police offers as villains.

Maybe that's because all these stories are one sided.

[UCANSEE2]

Second because it gives a reason for people to come out and paint all police offers as villains.

I agree with your. The actions of the LVPD are not indicative of police departments across the country.

After all, It's LAS VEGAS.

I still put half the blame on the COSTCO SECURITY GUARD. I think the POLICE do as well. Notice that her name, her statements, have not been released. Just like the recording of her 911 call.

The reason? We know, don't we?

COSTCO would lose a lot of business if the 911 call was released. It's always about the money. In Vegas, money trumps human life.

[mad_as_he$$]

Currently most cops are villains. Enforcing unConstitutional law and shooting people at the drop of a hat.

[Flag_This]

"Second because it gives a reason for people to come out and paint all police offers as villains."

As long as the good cops tolerate the bad then they can be expected to be painted with that brush. I suspect many in the general public believe the good cops know who the bad ones are and essentially cover for them - I know I do.

Say, speaking of West Point, here's a little ethical tidbit from that institution for the good cops to consider: "A cadet will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do."

[qwertypie]

I hate these stories. First because this seems a senseless killing of a man who did nothing wrong. Second because it gives a reason for people to come out and paint all police offers as villains.

No kidding. I've had multiple contacts with police forces and found them to be helpful. Problem arise when they arrive 1. given false information over the phone about the nature of the person to be confronted (like in this case, and a recent controversial case in my town) 2. to find an armed person who, through bad communication under a stressful situation, appears not to be cooperating (like another case this month in my town).

Being stopped while "carrying" generally leads to nothing happening. But in a tiny, tiny percentage of instances, things go south. It's part of the risk that goes along with the activity, just like it does with driving, mountain climbing, or any other legal activity. To paint it as the arrival of a police state is pure lunacy.