Luckily we have cameras in Louisville

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(06-20-2015, 09:21 PM)JustWinBaby Wrote: The officer immediately went to his gun when a tazer, baton or pepper spray should have been his first move in this case.  A flag pole is very unwieldy, not a close-quarters dangerous weapon and not effective as a weapon, period.

The police chief said the officer "didn't have time to switch to a less lethal weapon"...and therein lays the problem - he went to his gun first when he had opportunity to go to a less lethal weapon.

But Louisville police don't mess around.  They have a reputation for shooting first and asking questions later.

The LEO did not "immediately go for his gun". He approached the guy with nothing but his radio. Guy started flailing his arms, LEO still doesn't draw his side arm. Guy disregarded instruction and started to leave. LEO followed and still doesn't draw his side arm. Guy grabs a weapon and charges at LEO, LEO finally draws weapon in hopes of deterring the guy while retreating. Guy doesn't heed the warning and continues his assault on the LEO as the LEO retreats. When finally pinned against his car and being attacked the LEO fires.

If you are one that "usually defends" the LEOs; they don't stand a chance.