Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

(3,891 posts)

15. Then I doubt the statement of the police

Sat Apr 5, 2014, 01:08 PM

Apr 2014

Because I have seen video of them shooting knife wielding suspects before. Like this one.

There the cops lied and said that he was armed with a knife, and lunged at them.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

19 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Seattle Police Shoot and Kill a 26 Year Old Chef [View all] rsmith6621 Apr 2014 OP

They won't upaloopa Apr 2014 #1

Neither of us were there. former9thward Apr 2014 #4

I can only judge on what is being reported. ManiacJoe Apr 2014 #5

Dead men tell no tales. nt Cali_Democrat Apr 2014 #6

Show me the video. Savannahmann Apr 2014 #10

There is most likely no video. ManiacJoe Apr 2014 #11

Then I doubt the statement of the police Savannahmann Apr 2014 #15

He was holding a knife... sakabatou Apr 2014 #7

If the story happened as it was reported watchingoveryou Apr 2014 #8

It could be sakabatou Apr 2014 #9

Most cops do not have tasers. ManiacJoe Apr 2014 #12

I know. One trains for it. sakabatou Apr 2014 #17

A lot more information here: B2G Apr 2014 #13

Running at cops with a large knife B2G Apr 2014 #14

So what's the appropriate course of action in this situation? Earth_First Apr 2014 #16

This message was self-deleted by its author linuxman Apr 2014 #18

Nice headline. linuxman Apr 2014 #19