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In reply to the discussion: Autopsy Confirms Texas Cop Literally Killed Student for Being Sarcastic [View all]Gormy Cuss
(30,884 posts)31. According to the link, the man was out of his car, walking towards his apartment.
The immediate danger was over. The cop shot him first in the back then multiple other times from the front with the eye wound described as at a downward angle. Sure sounds like no matter what happened with the baton the LEO overreacted.
Of course, that doesn't mean that the cop will be found responsible. These days the scales seem to tip in favor of LEOs.
Yes, the headline is sensationalized. The story however seems to back up the idea that the cop overreacted.
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Autopsy Confirms Texas Cop Literally Killed Student for Being Sarcastic [View all]
MrScorpio
Mar 2014
OP
Thanks for providing the image. It really helps to have a face to associate with the acts. n/t
Judi Lynn
Mar 2014
#36
Let me guess... "Stand Your Ground"?!?! Oh, wait, the dead guy isn't AA...
blkmusclmachine
Mar 2014
#5
I do not need to be told to google other sources--and the other sources I read indicate that this
niyad
Mar 2014
#23
The headline is in error, fatally shot in back, not 5 times in back. Aside from that...
uppityperson
Mar 2014
#33
the "assault" was so severe, apparently, that the "officer" did not even bother getting meedical
niyad
Mar 2014
#27
According to the link, the man was out of his car, walking towards his apartment.
Gormy Cuss
Mar 2014
#31
a very enlightening article here, with carter's job history, his interaction with neighbors, etc
niyad
Mar 2014
#29