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3. Wait for more details

Thu Oct 2, 2014, 03:36 PM

Oct 2014

It is popular to blame the cops for these kind of screw-ups, and most of the time they deserve the blame, but this time do a little homework before getting worked up.
When the cops entered, this Laureano ran in in front of them. This was not a real bright move to run in front of a bunch of armed cops who do not know what they are going to face and want to go home that night. The cops were probably focused on Carvajal, and did not know that someone else was going to be in front of them. The article does not say why he ran in front of the cops, but he did.
Ask any cop about the 21 foot rule. They are taught it at the academy, and practice it before they are sworn in. In most states, if you are being attacked by a knife that is within 21 feet of you, you are allowed to use deadly force. This goes for cops and civilians. Before you dismiss this, look up a few of the videos on Youtube. You might be surprised. Try this one:

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Insane cops. nt valerief Oct 2014 #1

Well said, nothing else to define this... no text Stuart G Oct 2014 #2

Wait for more details beemer27 Oct 2014 #3

I watched that and saw why my Father kept his leather mail bag when the Post office phased them out happyslug Oct 2014 #9

Except that the video assumes a hidden knife and unexpected attack. Thor_MN Oct 2014 #12

The unexpected happened beemer27 Oct 2014 #20

What I am saying is the 21 foot rule has nothing to do with gunning down a person with a knife Thor_MN Oct 2014 #21

It is a knife??????????? Why shoot a gun? Agalbraith Oct 2014 #4

You are drawing the wrong conclusion from the studies. Thor_MN Oct 2014 #13

Odd phrasing, "stray bullet". ManiacJoe Oct 2014 #5

Sort of a "we had to destroy the village to save it." The cops brought guns to a knife fight. marble falls Oct 2014 #6

Ooooohhh doggie, can't wait to shoot my new gun, heh heh heh Dont call me Shirley Oct 2014 #7

How do you suggest the police respond to someone with a knife? NickB79 Oct 2014 #8

By looking at what they are aiming at? Ash_F Oct 2014 #10

That's reasonable NickB79 Oct 2014 #15

There are hand-to-hand techniques to disarm. sakabatou Oct 2014 #11

Which no reasonable person would expect them to employ NickB79 Oct 2014 #16

Knives at least sakabatou Oct 2014 #17

Actually, they're significantly easier to fight hand to hand. sir pball Oct 2014 #18

Yes, there's always the possibility of a cut or stab sakabatou Oct 2014 #19

I'm ususally the last person to defend the police. christx30 Oct 2014 #14