Shuck told investigators he instead meant to shoot Butts with a stun gun, but the probable cause statement notes that the right-handed officer had to reach across his body for the much lighter Taser attached to the left side of his belt. [More]So it was just easier to shoot him? Aw, shucks.
Sorry, I'm reminded of the difference between an epileptic corn husker and a prostitute with diarrhea... if you don't already know, do yourself a favor and don't ask. And if you do know, sorry, but that's what happens when the fire could use more logs, you've had a couple fingers of the good stuff, and it's time to light up that second maduro... which I hope to be doing several hours form now.
Hey, it's a lot less offensive than what happened to this guy under color of authoritah...
[Via bondmen]
3 comments:
Shuck: "The best explanation (excuse) I have is that my...brain was saying Taser...but my body moved faster than my brain".
Considering the speed that his brain apparently functions, this may actually be a plausible excuse.
Former prosecutor Moore: "I think it sends a good message to the public that law enforcement and prosecutors believe that law enforcement officers should be held to the same standard as civilians when it comes to deadly force---that it should be authorized."
Great news!! The next time you or I shoot a fleeing man in the back, we get to keep our CCW rights, and suffer NO legal ill-effects!! Right?
Wow.
“I think it sends a good message to the public that law enforcement and prosecutors believe that law enforcement officers should be held to the same standard as civilians when it comes to deadly force – that it should be justified,” he said."
Um -just kidding, right? Right?
it reminds me of the murder of Oscar Grant by BART Cop Mehserle. He meant well when he shot a fleeing man in the back.
Or, the Waingrow excuse might work, "I had to get it on. He was makin' a move! I had to get it on!"
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