More FTP...

[Chili]

Perhaps, or maybe manslaughter. Now Officer Hero is likely going to go through the process, and murder trials are hugely expensive. Regardless, he created more headaches.

Yeah, like I said, I don't necessarily agree with the post. My guess is the guy would have plead to manslaughter anyway. I would much rather be forced to spend taxpayer money on the prosecution of the drunk driver than the cop (had he done his job better), either way.

[Mach1]

Good shoot, if the perp was black, bad shoot.
Looks like he shot twice to me, and the cop was crazy fluid with the whole thing, looked effortless.

[Chili]

By the way.. What was up with the cop calling saying the suspect was refusing to get out, after he shot him? And not reporting the shooting over the radio until much later. That's total CYA, and criminal intent in my mind.. Maybe he was hoping teh guy would die and nobody would notice it was a bullet that did him in..

[Rick Modena]

Wow, just wow...

[Sean88gt]

By the way.. What was up with the cop calling saying the suspect was refusing to get out, after he shot him? And not reporting the shooting over the radio until much later. That's total CYA, and criminal intent in my mind.. Maybe he was hoping teh guy would die and nobody would notice it was a bullet that did him in..

That's all it is. Next time, shoot from behind the camera.

[SS Junk]

I don't really feel bad for the drunk. Good thing it was a white dude.

[Shaggin Wagon]

Not that I necessarily agree but.. Since the dude killed his wife while committing a felony, wouldn't he would be charged with murder? In that case, the argument could be made that taxpayers would foot the bill on the prosecution and incarceration of him, potentially for decades. Now that is out the window.

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This is was my first thought.

[Rick Modena]

I don't really feel bad for the drunk. Good thing it was a white dude.

Yeah I really don't feel bad for the drunk either, fuck him! He killed his girlfriend and looked like he was about to jet the scene.
Problem I have is that police officers can't be judge and jury like that and if they are then I need to get in line and get my PO license so I can kill dumb fucks too.

[91GriggsGT]

Bad shoot all the way around even if the guy did deserve it.

From the video, there didn't seem to be an imminent threat to the officer while the guy was climbing out of the car. Guess if the fat bastard would have been quick enough he could have been out the car and waiting for the guy to climb out then pull him to the ground.

And yes, that was all very matter of fact. Get out of the car, pull your gun, see a target, shoot, holster.

Then there is the radio call and the delay. Clearly shows the cop trying to cover his ass, so he knows what he did, and his consequences.

I worked ambulance 20+ yrs. Have seen the same episode play out multiple times. Drunks kill others, but survive and then need medical attention themselves, or walk away without a scratch. The disgust, rage, and outright homicidal thoughts one feels at that moment...you cant describe it or explain it to people that have never been in that situation.

However, that doesnt give anyone the single right of judge, jury, executioner. One could even go as far to say premeditation on the officer's part.

Fuck him. Hope he gets the death penalty.

[kingjason]

Two shots! WTF. Guess he didn't want to chase him. Also was he trying to see if the paramedics didn't notice the holes. Dipshit.

[Broncojohnny]

Keep in mind the guy was allegedly drunk. I didn't read the article so maybe he was drunk. In any event, if I just fucked up and shot a guy by accident I would claim he was drunk too. Hell I would claim that he was Charles Manson.

[Sgt Beavis]

I have a hard time having any sympathy for the drunk driver that just got his wife killed. However, that cop needs to be behind bars. I hope he at least doesn't have a badge any longer. If he does, he's a danger to society..

[GhostTX]

The cop didnt look like he gave a shit... shoot the guy and just walk up and look in. No panic, no worry, no concern for anything.

That was fucked off. Fully intentional by the cop with zero fucks given.

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By the way.. What was up with the cop calling saying the suspect was refusing to get out, after he shot him? And not reporting the shooting over the radio until much later. That's total CYA, and criminal intent in my mind.. Maybe he was hoping teh guy would die and nobody would notice it was a bullet that did him in..

This

I have a hard time having any sympathy for the drunk driver that just got his wife killed. However, that cop needs to be behind bars. I hope he at least doesn't have a badge any longer. If he does, he's a danger to society..

And finally this.

Cop intentionally shot the guy, didn't care, and was hoping it'd just be brushed off.

[blandnuts]

I often wonder if high speed chasing is necessary if they can maintain their destination. Anyways, the cop was trigger happy. Santa has him on the naughty list.

[soap]

When are people going to realize that running from the cops will end badly.