Originally Posted by
Occam's Banana
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I tend to agree with this one. While the actions of the girl with the knife were stupid and fatal, shooting at that point might have been premature. If the cop had just let it play out, it’s doubtful any real injuries would have occurred. The cop may have been better off yelling, and maybe grabbing the girl if the opportunity arose.
Or just walking back to his car. IIRC, it has been made clear that the Police do not have the responsibility to protect the property or life of peons. They just have the discretion to shoot anyone they feel is a threat to themselves.
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