Fleeing suspect shot in Fresno (1 Viewer)

[Diomedes]

Fresno police release footage of shooting of home invasion suspect

Fresno police have released surveillance and body camera video surrounding a shooting involving an officer.

abc30.com

I didn't know the cops were allowed to shoot you for running away.

 

[Individual]

They should be required to identify first, Police, stop or I'll shoot!

 

[bongsaway]

Tell us you are kidding?

 

[bongsaway]

They should be required to identify first, Police, stop or I'll shoot!

Do you think these guys didn't know the police were chasing them?

 

[Individual]

Do you think these guys didn't know the police were chasing them?

Why would I think that?

 

[bongsaway]

Why would I think that?

From your first comment. The first cop who encountered them told them to stop a few times and I'm sure they realized it was a cop pointing a gun at them.

 

[Individual]

From your first comment. The first cop who encountered them told them to stop a few times and I'm sure they realized it was a cop pointing a gun at them.

He should have included, or I'll shoot!

 

[roguenuke]

It depends on situation. They have to prove the person was a danger to them or the community (as in threat to life, not simply property). I note that they claim he went for a gun. If true, they are legally justified.

Fleeing felon rule - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[bongsaway]

He should have included, or I'll shoot!

From what I hear about pro second amendment folks, you only pull out your weapon if you intend to shoot it, no?

 

[Individual]

From what I hear about pro second amendment folks, you only pull out your weapon if you intend to shoot it, no?

In civilian life I've pulled my weapon several times but never had a need to shoot it.

 

[Simon W. Moon]

In civilian life I've pulled my weapon several times but never had a need to shoot it.

Why would you draw a weapon you do not intend to use?

Were you trying to escalate the situation by adding a threat of deadly violence?

 

[Individual]

Why would you draw a weapon you do not intend to use?

Were you trying to escalate the situation by adding a threat of deadly violence?

To either prevent an act of violence or be the one who walks away should the attacker refuse to.

Answered above.

 

[Simon W. Moon]

To either prevent an act of violence or be the one who walks away should the attacker refuse to.

Answered above.

afaIct, the bolded is intent to use the weapon

 

[Individual]

afaIct, the bolded is intent to use the weapon

If necessary, absolutely.