Wow, wonder how many of you would profess to be Christian.
If someone just happened up on this thread, they’re first impression would be, “what a bunch of blood thirsty people”.
Whatever, you guys can rail all ya want. This was a kid and with all the resources our police forces have at their disposal now days, there was no need to kill him.
A) A 15 year old 8th grader (strike one)
B) Who takes a gun (real or not) to school (strike two)
C)And then ignores police commands and points the gun at an officer (strike three)
Sorry, but I reserve my sympathy for the truly deserving. This guy does not even come close.
Probably all of us. The first duty is to protect the INNOCENT. This kid was no innocent, maybe he was a poser of a wannabe, but he was a a poser wannabe with a GUN.
I am a Christian, and proud of it.
I also realize that stupid people set themselves up to be killed, and I’m pleased this piece of trash did so early in his life.
You may be hiding under your bed, afraid someone will accuse you of judging others. Well, I’m not afraid to follow the Biblical command and pass judgement.
The world is a better place without this kid.
Double tap, center mass. The only reasonable way to deal with someone pointing a gun at you who has refused to put it down.
Period.
Christ said to his followers to sell their cloak to buy a sword if they did not already have one to protect them from bandits and the lawless. Paul said that those in authority were given the sword for a purpose, so obey lawful authority.
I believe that there is plenty of abuse and over-reach by police, I believe that a lot of tasering and shooting could be avoided by using common sense and better behavior by police, but in this case, shooting this kid was 100% the right call.
Whatever, you guys can rail all ya want. This was a kid and with all the resources our police forces have at their disposal now days, there was no need to kill him.”””
Your profile says “You support our brave men & women in uniform”.
A cop is also wearing a uniform.
Fatalties of LEO’s on duty in 2011 were up 16%. That is a cold, hard statistic.
I think every LEO group knows these statistics, also.
The perp brandished a weapon unlawfully and refused to drop it when ordered to by lawful authority. Unless there is something that isn't being reported, it sounds like a good shoot to me.
Read Romans 13. The state does not bear the sword in vain.