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Originally Posted by MMARSH
Well thats all good Jeff but stress has caused stranger things, couple that with unfamiliar equipment and unfortunately there is a flippin way. It's the same reason that someone can be a hero shooting at paper targets or at the range, but not hit squat when it really counts. But to be honest, watching the video I really don't see a need to taser him in the first place. Regardless, I would hate to be him or his partners.
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Agreed, stress can make one do some really bizzare things. I'm no LEO, and have never had anyone shooting at me, so it is admittedly hard for me to imagine that level of stress. This, however, does not appear to be anywhere near that level of stress. The suspect appears to be fully under the control of the officers on the scene. None of the suspects appear to offer even the slightest resistance, or appear to armed. No one there should have been stressed enough to become confused or disoriented.
Yet, something made this officer draw and shoot. I just hope we find out why. Unfortunately, I am, admittedly, jaded. I guess I need to slow down and give them a chance to issue the report; it is supposed to be out by the end of the week. I will be well and truly surprised if this officer is indicted. That might even restore a bit of my faith in "the system". I'll bet you a new hat he's not, though...