Agree. I guess that makes it OK for a cop to murder the guy.
Based on what I’ve seen thus far about this shooting (no more or less than what other Freepers have seen), it doesn’t look good for the officer. However, it is important to remember that we are not yet privy to all the evidence. We know that there was a struggle, off camera. It may yet turn out that Scott’s prints are on the officer’s gun and/or taser, and the object dropped at Scott’s feet may indeed have been sunglasses. In addition, Scott may well have been high as a kite when the tragedy was unfolding.
There were also at least two potential witnesses - the person who made the videos and the passenger in Scott’s car. We have no idea at this time what they’ve told investigators.
It’s hard to imagine evidence sufficiently exculpatory to exonerate Flagler from blame for shooting a fleeing suspect multiple times in the back, but who knows what may turn up.
I do know this, however. If the officer is acquited, America’s cities will burn this summer.
IOW, he couldn’t pay his child support because drugs were more important. The cop will go to prison on this but Scott was a waste of air.
1. Stopped for a tail light out - not a problem
2. No registration papers for the vehicle - Makes me wonder
3. No insurance papers - still wondering
4. Exits vehicle but sits back when told - getting nervous now
5. Exits vehicle and runs, Taser doesn’t stop him - is this a felon/robber/rapist
6. Do you let him go or stop him? Protect innocent civilians is the job.