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HeartoftheMidwest

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49. Again, NOT seeing any indications ( yet ) that police were in any danger.

Fri Jul 8, 2016, 01:13 PM

Jul 2016

Usually that's what "cornered" implies.
In a parking garage, with incredibly thick walls, I'm assuming the police were out of range or well-protected where they were.

I see nothing in the reports about tear gas, or uses of other methods to flush the suspect out.

It seems inevitable that this would be the outcome, but I am disturbed that more of an effort wasn't made. I am disturbed that LEOs decided to remotely blow the suspect up. I am disturbed by the continued militarization of the police.

And I am deeply disturbed that he was an Army veteran. There may be more to that angle, later.

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Dallas shooting: suspect killed by police wanted to 'kill white officers' [View all] brooklynite Jul 2016 OP

Post removed Post removed Jul 2016 #1

Do you really need to stir this pot? n/t Chemisse Jul 2016 #5

You just did Person 2713 Jul 2016 #8

Thank God OccupyPA Jul 2016 #2

The "did this alone" thing doesn't make sense. ag_dude Jul 2016 #3

No it is not... brooklynite Jul 2016 #9

Why is CNN (and most other news sources) reporting otherwise? ag_dude Jul 2016 #14

Reporting tends to be chaotic... brooklynite Jul 2016 #16

To me it means he wasn't working in conjunction with a group like BLM. wcast Jul 2016 #13

Nice job by the robot. TheCowsCameHome Jul 2016 #4

Indeed - a handy little device in circumstances such as these n/t Chemisse Jul 2016 #6

This sounds like a first. TheCowsCameHome Jul 2016 #7

I don't ever recall hearing of this either. Chemisse Jul 2016 #11

Just doing its job Capt. Obvious Jul 2016 #12

That was my first thought, as well. Frank Cannon Jul 2016 #23

Ummm, no, no it's not. HeartoftheMidwest Jul 2016 #15

agree.... dhill926 Jul 2016 #17

agreed gopiscrap Jul 2016 #18

Tear gas and flash bangs DISORIENT a shooter; they don't DISABLE one. brooklynite Jul 2016 #19

Agreed. christx30 Jul 2016 #24

The suspect had told police he had explosives and would use them.... groundloop Jul 2016 #21

I understand what you're both saying about explosives, but.... HeartoftheMidwest Jul 2016 #25

I'll amend this post, in light of... HeartoftheMidwest Jul 2016 #27

So we should let one murderous asshole hold one or multiple city blocks hostage for how long again? snooper2 Jul 2016 #31

Until, if possible... HeartoftheMidwest Jul 2016 #32

But he did continue to shoot at police, how many more should he be allowed to attempt to kill Maru Kitteh Jul 2016 #36

They had him cornered. In a parking garage. HeartoftheMidwest Jul 2016 #37

Because he CONTINUED TO SHOOT AT THEM. Maru Kitteh Jul 2016 #39

I haven't seen anything reported anywhere ( yet )...... HeartoftheMidwest Jul 2016 #43

You said to just let him keep trying to kill people until he runs out of ammunition Maru Kitteh Jul 2016 #47

Again, NOT seeing any indications ( yet ) that police were in any danger. HeartoftheMidwest Jul 2016 #49

You said to just let him keep trying to kill people until he runs out of ammunition Maru Kitteh Jul 2016 #50

I said no such thing. HeartoftheMidwest Jul 2016 #53

Yeah, you did. All anyone has to do is look at your posts, so explain it. Maru Kitteh Jul 2016 #54

I said his ammo supply was limited. HeartoftheMidwest Jul 2016 #56

He would only run out of ammo if he was shooting at the police muriel_volestrangler Jul 2016 #59

At the press conference Calista241 Jul 2016 #61

There are some people who believe cops need to "take one (or a hundred) for the team" ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jul 2016 #60

Just let him fire until he runs out? TipTok Jul 2016 #38

Oh Jesus, it's not murder to kill a mass-murdering madman geek tragedy Jul 2016 #30

The fact that no one gunned him down where he stood.. HeartoftheMidwest Jul 2016 #33

they only have that obligation if it doesn't put their own geek tragedy Jul 2016 #34

"His life was not worth risking theirs." HeartoftheMidwest Jul 2016 #40

It's not their job to assist this guy in killing more of them. geek tragedy Jul 2016 #41

I see we're at an impasse. HeartoftheMidwest Jul 2016 #55

And if the gunman had any desire to live, christx30 Jul 2016 #42

Reply to geek and Christ: HeartoftheMidwest Jul 2016 #45

They were expecting him to try and break out. Calista241 Jul 2016 #62

Saddle up. nt msanthrope Jul 2016 #44

Sorry. HeartoftheMidwest Jul 2016 #46

Maybe get your ass down to the next active shooter situation and let him shoot at you Maru Kitteh Jul 2016 #48

If you use lethal force against police officers you should expect them to respond in kind. Maven Jul 2016 #51

I would feel better if the police were able to... HeartoftheMidwest Jul 2016 #57

big difference between a normal suspect DonCoquixote Jul 2016 #52

So sending the robot in with tear gas... HeartoftheMidwest Jul 2016 #58

I had no idea these robots were used offensively citood Jul 2016 #10

Fucking morons Blue_Tires Jul 2016 #20

The only reason the "target on (your) backs (is) bigger" is straightforward. Igel Jul 2016 #28

was this one shooter? Sunlei Jul 2016 #22

Good question: could it be that he was actually acting alone? alcibiades_mystery Jul 2016 #29

Since when? ramapo Jul 2016 #26

It wouldn't be the first time the government bombed Americans Taitertots Jul 2016 #35

It was an explosive charge on a bomb disposal robot. Calista241 Jul 2016 #63