07-19-2022, 01:34 PM
(07-19-2022, 01:23 PM)Belsnickel Wrote: I mean, it is fair to ask the question of what changed during the negotiations that caused the sniper to pull the trigger.
I would also point out, though, that in that situation a sniper is there to prevent further injury to the public and the officers. All it takes is for the suspect to move their hand in a way that makes them feel uncomfortable and they will be justified to pull the trigger. In that situation, the sniper isn't going to wait for the suspect to point a weapon at someone; that is too late. All there has to be is a shift in some way that could signal something was coming and that suspect is getting dropped. He had already proven a willingness to kill, so the smart action is to not give them a chance.
Especially from a person who has already fired multiple shots at a woman and her children, as well as law enforcement. They gave this guy hours to surrender and made multiple attempts to negotiate with him, even having his dad make multiple appeals via loudspeaker.
Quote:I think we just need to take a moment and recognize that there is some validity to the discussion occurring on both sides, here. It may not be communicated in the best way, but there is validity there.
I have no issue with asking questions and wanting answers. I have a major issue with race grifters like Ben Crump labeling this a wrongful killing and the parents stating that their son would be alive if he was white. While I recognize they're hurting, and probably feel largely responsible themselves, I have no respect or sympathy with that kind of public, incendiary, proclamation. And I have absolutely zero respect for the people that disrespected that poor woman who was stalked and harassed for months before the guy literally tried to murder her and her kids.
