Maybe Scott’s girlfriend didn’t want to be interviewed by a hostile DA with no chance for rebuttal from a friendly lawyer. I wouldn’t.
So far, the bottom line for me is:
Scott’s gun was in its holster, although the shooting cops didn’t know that at the time. And if it is a SA Kimber, then he would need to either pull the hammer first, or rack the slide first...unless Kimber makes a DA 45. I like revolvers and don’t know a lot obout Kimbers.
And if he wasn’t drawing it with intent to shoot, then he wouldn’t be moving as fast as he could - which ought to clue in the cop that the guy isn’t trying to kill him.
According to testimony, Scott was ‘slow’, and had trouble maintaining his ‘balance’. He was ‘slow’ at answering the questions for the COSTCO CARD APPLICATION.
Scott walked out of the store (and was on his way to put his guns away in the car), when one of the cops tapped him on the shoulder, then stepped back and started yelling.
Scott turned around the COPS testified that he didn’t react QUICKLY enough. Now, they already suspected he was on some type of drugs. So WHY would they expect him to react QUICKLY?
The officer says that Mr. Scott POINTED the gun at him. Witnesses have stated that he reached for his waistband, and he was immediately shot.
It’s a miracle no customers were hit. I guess the officer’s who were close enough to grab Mr. Scott as he left the store and take him to the ground found it hard to miss. Especially since the last shot of SEVEN was fired after he was dead/dying on the ground.
And that last shot is the reason why WE will never see the video footage.
The recommended way to carry a 1911 is condition 3, one in the tube, hammer cocked and safety on. I don’t know if that’s how this one was but from the fact that it was in the holster makes me think that he was in the process of disarming according to police commands.
I am so sorry that this man died. However, I do believe there is a risk to your life if you take that much Xanax and morphine and decide to wear 2 guns when you go shopping. It is a POOR choice that could get you killed.
Doesn’t this man have any responsibility here?? Why are so many FReepers acting as though he was innocent of everything? True gun enthusiasts know that you don’t combine guns and heavy drug use. It isn’t wise.
When you are severely intoxicated, don’t go shopping. Don’t take your guns with you. AND FOR G-D’S SAKE DON’T DO BOTH.