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In reply to the discussion: Here's the surfer that the cops mistook for Dorner before shooting at him. [View all]SamHarris2012
(42 posts)94. Is it possible they made more than ONE of these trucks?
Second question: Why does the Torrance PD want Dorner dead so much?
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Here's the surfer that the cops mistook for Dorner before shooting at him. [View all]
AnotherMcIntosh
Feb 2013
OP
Apparently the description they have of the subject is "a biped in a pickup" nt
lumberjack_jeff
Feb 2013
#3
They were in a bright blue PICKUP. It looks like a van from directly behind, but it isn't.
kestrel91316
Feb 2013
#68
His hair was short? Still don't know why the truck is a red flag anymore, though.
freshwest
Feb 2013
#78
It isn't even the cops' fear so much as their desire to make sure Dorner is killed
tblue37
Feb 2013
#41
Looks like he's going to have whiplash from this, too. Recklessness by the PD.
freshwest
Feb 2013
#79
Did I read that right that he was already stopped and questioned *before* a police car slams into
gtar100
Feb 2013
#7
Didnt they mistaken the vehicle the two ladies were driving also. It wasnt a pickup was it? nm
rhett o rick
Feb 2013
#8
It has to be tough and a more than a little frightening, knowing that you are a target........
wandy
Feb 2013
#11
Because the cops issued a press release say that Purdue was unhurt (apparently meaning "not shot"),
AnotherMcIntosh
Feb 2013
#16
It was LAPD who shot the two women, from the Hollywood Division... I live 5 minutes from
winstars
Feb 2013
#91
On the upside, it appears that the cops are making progress in reducing racism and sexism.
AnotherMcIntosh
Feb 2013
#27
Um, that was the surfer stereotype long before it was the snowboarder stereotype.
tavalon
Feb 2013
#75
If they can't take the heat, they need to stay out of the kitchen. Any cop who loses all common
kestrel91316
Feb 2013
#71
Will the police who attempted to murder this civilian at least lose their jobs?
shcrane71
Feb 2013
#44
During this episode, they have fired on two occasions at innocent people. Their aim ...
Buzz Clik
Feb 2013
#47
Thankfully, these cops and others like them are not in charge of drones.
AnotherMcIntosh
Feb 2013
#49
If some of the police brass have been planning to arm the drones, that wouldn't surprise me.
AnotherMcIntosh
Feb 2013
#127
yes these LEO agencies are trying to kill him, not capture him, it's very obvious nt
steve2470
Feb 2013
#56
I'm sorry. I guess I mistakenly thought Los Angeles was on American soil and not
kestrel91316
Feb 2013
#138
Respectfully, the action of the cops indicate that they are planning on not capturing him.
AnotherMcIntosh
Feb 2013
#124
You asked were the newspaper women "black or white??" The first reports said that they were Asian.
AnotherMcIntosh
Feb 2013
#64
They could, of course, offer him the opportunity to surrender peacefully before finding him.
AnotherMcIntosh
Feb 2013
#128
Isn't it time that another police force look for this guy? This is insane. n/t
Jefferson23
Feb 2013
#74
That sounds about right, that is to say, correct, but wrong. Police officers should be held to a
Dark n Stormy Knight
Feb 2013
#120
I'm looking for a bright orange vest and white flag to carry around personally
flamingdem
Feb 2013
#93
Maybe the fact that he is accused of killing a cop has something to do with it? No?
LisaL
Feb 2013
#95
Anyone driving any color or type of pickup truck is now in danger of a police attack?
Webster Green
Feb 2013
#102
The police brass can stop these irresponsible and life-threatening shootings at any time by just
AnotherMcIntosh
Feb 2013
#130
The license plate could be switched out, but everything else points to rank incompetence.
freshwest
Feb 2013
#143
wait? so the LAPD shot two older Latino in a truck, hoping it was Dorner, then also rammed this guy
Divine Discontent
Feb 2013
#114
Fortunately for David Perdue, when the shooting was over, they still hadn't.
AnotherMcIntosh
Feb 2013
#137
Hmmm...two arms, two legs, one head, one torso,...he seems to match the discription. nt
ZombieHorde
Feb 2013
#151