[Peach]

I haven't seen that question posed and it's a good one, although it's probably instinct to get to the victim to provide experienced help. Perhaps LEO's will address this with each other - they can call for help in future and head in the direction of shots instead.

[doosee]

Perhaps LEO's will address this with each other - they can call for help in future and head in the direction of shots instead.


With all LEO on alert for this sniper, the cop had to know when he heard the shot. Since the sniper was only about 500 feet away near a motel wooded area, and if he (they) were driving a bulky van, the trooper had a chance to run them down. Also, he should have been radioing for massive backup help to close down the area and get aerial help. Big mistake I think the way this went down.

[soozer47]

True, the trooper should help the victim (instinct and all) BUT he also could have been a target by immediately running to aid the victim. Guns do shoot more than one bullet. It seems he should have (could have, would have)at least attempted to see which direction the shot came from. I know I'm arm chair quarterbacking here but this is an important issue that has been raised.

[Born on the Storm King]

although it's probably instinct to get to the victim to provide experienced help.

The State Trooper should have called in for med help while chasing the sniper!