The issue isn’t whether this is a “bad shoot.” The issue is whether the police officer committed a crime. As to that issue, at this point, I am not convinced. Since two neighbors believed that foul play was afoot regarding this house, I think its reasonable for the cops to be searching around the property. I’ve never had a handgun pointed at me, but I bet the police officer was terrified when the woman pointed the gun in his direction. I’m withholding judgment, but I wish the cop-haters would do the same.
” I’m withholding judgment, but I wish the cop-haters would do the same.”
Thank you. So many Freepers are espousing their bias against law enforcement without any idea of police tactics, training and strategy (especially about staying alive). They do watch police shows on TV though.
So you are conceding the fact that it was a bad shoot and your only question is whether the officer has criminal liability, is that correct?
Was the homeowner not terrified when at 2:30 am she heard a noise outside, saw someone at her window, heard someone yell and before she had time to recognize it was a police officer and react to his command the police officer opened fire? Did the homeowner, fearing for her life, not have the right to defender herself in her own home against an unknown threat?
I'm not a cop-hater. I see how police officers are under attack from people with anti-cop political agendas. I also understand police have to deal with bad guys and they can become hyper-vigilant and mistakes can happen.
From what I see, the police made bad choices which put both the homeowner and the police officer in danger.