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To: VanShuyten

Hate to be a contrarian, but from looking at the video, it seems to me that the driver was trying to flee the scene when she was shot. The police are justified in using deadly force to prevent injury to themselves or other people, but they are not legally allowed to shoot at a fleeing subject merely to prevent them from leaving the scene. That said, the cop who shot at her may have intended to prevent her from continuing to use her car as a weapon to harm others. Plus it is very understandable to react to a fellow officer being run down in front of your eyes. A complex case, but not a slam dunk righteous shooting imo.


30 posted on 10/10/2017 5:09:51 AM PDT by Stirner
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To: Stirner

These days, it is hard to tell when is an accident and what is turning a car into a weapon.


31 posted on 10/10/2017 5:14:34 AM PDT by AppyPappy (Don't mistake your dorm political discussions with the desires of the nation)
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To: Stirner

Florida recognizes the fleeing felon rule.


33 posted on 10/10/2017 5:50:17 AM PDT by Mr. Lucky
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To: Stirner

She still possessed the weapon and would like use it to harm others.


35 posted on 10/10/2017 5:58:41 AM PDT by KSCITYBOY (The media is corrupt)
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