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Assault rifles in order to try and recover a pair of stolen shoes. (Original Post) moniss Aug 2025 OP
Serve and protect has gone to a military style of law enforcement as if our neighborhoods are war zones Deuxcents Aug 2025 #1
Didn't watch, but TnDem Aug 2025 #2
Yes. Wrong guy. drray23 Aug 2025 #3
Somebody will probably be paid then..nt TnDem Aug 2025 #4
Racist thugs malaise Aug 2025 #5
Fascists have no shame. Emile Aug 2025 #6
Both, I think. MineralMan Aug 2025 #7

Deuxcents

(27,715 posts)
1. Serve and protect has gone to a military style of law enforcement as if our neighborhoods are war zones
Sat Aug 9, 2025, 10:03 PM
Aug 2025

I’m sure there are times when a show of force is necessary but to go after a high school kid for stolen shoes n cologne in battle gear? What is the evidence the real offender is known to carry a gun? Stinks

 

TnDem

(1,390 posts)
2. Didn't watch, but
Sat Aug 9, 2025, 10:18 PM
Aug 2025

Why was it a "mistaken" arrest? Did they arrest the wrong person?

drray23

(8,823 posts)
3. Yes. Wrong guy.
Sun Aug 10, 2025, 09:04 AM
Aug 2025

Not only was it a mistaken arrest, they came in armed for WW3 in front of a school during lunch hour and grabbed the first black guy they saw.
They were looking for a teenager that had stolen shoes. They arrive ready to shoot whomever makes a move.

MineralMan

(151,563 posts)
7. Both, I think.
Sun Aug 10, 2025, 10:46 AM
Aug 2025

When race is involved, cops always seem to assume the worst about everyone who isn't white.

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