[kabar]

It is a tragedy because mistakes were made by both sides. The police were operating in the context of two series of bombings within two weeks, six of which occurred in the Underground. By his appearance and actions, the suspect fit the bill. Running away into the Underground raised the suspicions and level of anxiety on both sides. The suspect didn't act like an innocent man. He paid a terrible price. Given the circumstances, I don't fault the police for their actions nor do I hold the victim responsible for his own death. It was just a case of friendly fire and being in the wrong place at the wrong time.

[Sacajaweau]

Don't be too sure the report isn't just a ruse for the benefit of the terrorists. The Brits are LOOKING for info from the family not passing on what millions know.

Sherlock Holmes is thinking right now and Watson is pacing...throwing out what ifs.

[null and void]

You're not trying to bring reason to this thread, are you????

[Canard]

Agree entirely. Sympathies must go out to both the family of the dead man and also to the policeman who fired the shots - he must be feeling terrible.

[Fresh Wind]

Suppose the guy did have a bomb under his heavy coat. Suppose the cops did the politically correct thing when he failed to stop, and just watched as the train pulled out of the station. Suppose 20 seconds later, a dozen or more innocent people lay dead in the smoking rubble of that train, with many more injured.

How many people today would be praising the cops for their careful and reasoned response, and for protecting the rights of the terrorist?