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Withywindle

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11. Suspect was beating a woman with a bike lock and chain

Reply to 3Hotdogs (Reply #7)

Sat Dec 25, 2021, 08:36 AM

Dec 2021

He didn't have a gun though. Why do we pay so much for cops to have armor and helmets and military style gear if they can't mob a guy and overpower him without shooting guns? This sounds like a perfect situation for tasers.

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That's heartbreaking Withywindle Dec 2021 #5

It's Christmas stupid. sowhaim Dec 2021 #6

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I am not as sure about this one.... needs more information. 3Hotdogs Dec 2021 #7

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Suspect was beating a woman with a bike lock and chain Withywindle Dec 2021 #11

After seeing the video, I agree 100% Sapient Donkey Jan 2022 #13

Suspect will now catch a murder charge on top of assault nt ripcord Dec 2021 #9

Suspect is dead. robbob Dec 2021 #10