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May 16, 2008 12:00 AM (150 days ago) by Luke Broadwater, The Examiner
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Baltimore County (Map, News) - Baltimore County sheriff's deputies shot a man in the stomach Thursday in Lansdowne after he answered his door holding a gun, police said.

Police spokesman Bill Toohey said four deputies were serving a civil warrant at the man's house in the 2200 block of Gaylawn Drive around 2:30 p.m., when they saw the gun and opened fire.

Toohey said he did not know how many times the man was shot - or how many shots were fired.

Bob Mondo, 63 - a neighbor who lives across the street from where the shooting happened - said he heard four gunshots, though he acknowledged some of the sounds could have been echoes.

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“I heard four bangs,” he said. “I thought they were firecrackers. My cat jumped up. We don't usually hear gunshots around here.”

Mondo and several other neighbors who gathered at the scene said they did not know the man who was shot.

“I see him cutting his grass,” he said. “He lives by himself and he stays by himself.”

Neighbors described the street of single-homes as quiet and safe. One said he'd never even seen the police before on the street.

“This stuff normally doesn't happen around here,” said Betty McDowell, who added the 2200 block is a great spot to take kids on Halloween.

“They have the best candy,” she said.

The man, who has not been identified, was transported to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center, where his condition was unknown.

Toohey said sheriff's deputies receive the same firearm training as police. He said Baltimore County police are investigating the shooting.

lbroadwater@baltimoreexaminer.com

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11:43 AM MST on Wed., Sep. 24, 2008 re: "Cop shoots unarmed man"

 Examiner Reader said:
is there a follow up on this story anywhere?

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6:23 PM MST on Sat., Sep. 20, 2008 re: "Suspect shot by police in Waldorf"

 Examiner Reader said:
weed does not have nothing to do with this.

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9:17 AM MST on Mon., Aug. 18, 2008 re: "Henry County police shoot teen at burglary scene"

 Examiner Reader said:
if you think that cops get their job because they don't care about their lives are ridiculous. Everyone is scared for their life esp. when a 14 yearold tries to kill you by pinning you in between 2 cars. Have some respect you low lifes. If you think the cop who was hit didn't have anything to live for then you're wrong. i hate people like you who automatically think that the gov. is wrong and out to get everyone. Grow up the worl doesn't care about you or your beliefs. Put yourself in the police officers shoes for a week and see how you feel about the selfish family who try and make one persons life miserable because they're son was shot for trying to kill an officer. POlice officers hvae familys too and put they're lives on the line to save yours!

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8:58 AM MST on Tue., Jul. 29, 2008 re: "DA: Man shot on Cape tried to run down officer"

 Brady2Moss 16-0 said:
I grew up in this area so to all u out of staters writing negative stuff know this Barnstable and Yarmouth police forces are among the more corrupt in Massachusetts with a long history of excessive force brutality and fake arrests in attempts to catch others Heres a few of the more corrupt in that area. Officers, Needham Thompson Parkass Hagerty Mckenna Sweeny and this short Greasy haired guinea bastard whos name i forgot but you cant miss the stinch of his corruption he got suspended for siding with drunk town workers who hit my moms car and then had the odasity to deliver a phony ticket to my house in my name which was quickly dismissed its small town ethics out there with Judge Reardon as the ring leader..

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3:41 PM MST on Mon., Jul. 28, 2008 re: "DA: Man shot on Cape tried to run down officer"

 Vague said:
The details are too vague! He drove "toward" the officer. That is in no way the same as saying he tried to run over the officer, or to ram his cruiser. And think of the intentions. He didn't want to stop for the cop, yet he'll gladly turn around and assault the cop with his car? Marijuana can make people do strange things, but not _that_ strange. Some people always blame the cops no matter what. Some people always bow down to authority no matter what. I'd prefer to get the whole story to form an educated opinion, but this "news" article simply doesn't allow that. Too few facts.

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7:45 AM MST on Fri., Jul. 18, 2008 re: "Baltimore officer indicted in fatal shooting"

 army said:
people who disrespect law enforcement and the police, don't deserve to be in America. respect the police, and they will respect you. i would rather have a hard as cop on the street protecting me, than the NAACP and ACLU.

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7:28 AM MST on Tue., Jun. 17, 2008 re: "Dedham police fatally shoot one man"

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Maybe we should shoot all Level 2 sex offenders

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5:29 PM MST on Mon., Jun. 16, 2008 re: "Dedham police fatally shoot one man"

 Examiner Reader said:
Its justified to shoot him when he is charging at officers with a knife in one hand and a syringe in the other, and threatening their lives. Officers are trained to shoot in the chest. I say they used pretty good restraint by only firing 2 shots considering the number of officers on scence.

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11:12 AM MST on Mon., Jun. 16, 2008 re: "Dedham police fatally shoot one man"

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i ran down to dedham distich court to pay my find becauce iwould,t want to be shot 275 dollars

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2:04 AM MST on Mon., Jun. 16, 2008 re: "Dedham police fatally shoot one man"

 Examiner Reader said:
This was my uncle yeah he wasnt in his right mind but tell me how is it justified to shoot him in the stomach when the knifes in his hand. Thats where your trained to aim.

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12:52 AM MST on Sun., Jun. 15, 2008 re: "Long Beach police shooting disputed by neighbors"

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Cranson Howard? Is this the Cranston I knew from Compton? The one who lived near Kelly Park and was friends with Raquel Bowen? Hmm, I wonder.

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3:54 PM MST on Sat., May. 24, 2008 re: "2 Altavista police on leave after shooting man"

 Examiner Reader said:
let me say they're are some real idiots in this world and everybody saying things about this man, you should be ashamed of yourselves.the real question is why are trained police officers shooting at a disabled man standing next to his young daughter, who called her daddy for help...that's what i'd like to know any other man would've done the same for his child, even the cops that killed him, well ex cops i hope.. so people if you are judging this man, may god have mercy on your soles, and i pray for the police that now have to deal with the fact that they shot and killed an innocent man in front of his daughter, i hope they realize the mistake they made and i pray for other people in that town if they are allowed to come back to work, and a public apology to his daughter who from what i understand was also struck by gunfire from the police would be nice and baby girl if you're reading this time heals everything and don't listen to any of these idiots... your dad didn't do anythi

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2:58 PM MST on Fri., May. 23, 2008 re: "Investigators probe Inglewood police shooting of unarmed man"

 Denyse said:
They killed my friend i just seen him.he was being shy to say anything to me i had to speak to him and before the day i seen him i havent seen him since henry clay and now its just like wow hes gone and mr. white is hurt i give my condolences out to Michael Byounes mother and family and larry babes i hope you get well soon Michael's in a better place now he dont have to hurt anymore gods taking care of him real good.i understand wat youre going through you guys been hanging with each other as bestfriends since henry clay.

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10:59 AM MST on Mon., May. 19, 2008 re: "Man fatally shot by Long Beach officers during struggle"

 Jesus said:
It seems that whenever a cop gets killed everyone feels bad for them, it's all over the news like we're supposed to CARE. But when an innocent gets killed people make a fuss but nothing ever gets done. Maybe some cops deserve to get shot, and next time it happens I might not feel so bad. Cops need lessons on morality, decency, human rights and respect, not abusing powers granted to them by the very people they shoot. So more protecting and SERVING and less killing, or else, you deserve death as much as a street thug.

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7:13 PM MST on Sun., May. 18, 2008 re: "Man fatally shot by Long Beach officers during struggle"

 Examiner Reader said:
So much for the police slogan to Protect and Serve The new slogan should read to Beat and Kill. This was truly a disaster and another sad case of an innocent person being killed in front of kids. These kids were traumatized and their lives will be shattered forever. MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY AND THE COMMUNITY GIVE IT ALL TO GOD!!!

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12:24 PM MST on Fri., May. 16, 2008 re: "1 dead in officer-involved shooting in Inglewood"

 Examiner Reader said:
These police should pay for these crimes their commiting. Really they should also check the backgrounds of these predjudice police they are hiring. And stop bandading them fools and put them to death like they are doing others or life in prison. Let them know its not okay. I read the comment about Al Sharpton i disagree with that comment. Altho Al is so full of it some things its necessary to get involved in and this is worth getting involved in.

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12:35 PM MST on Mon., May. 12, 2008 re: "No weapons recovered at scene of fatal SoCal police shooting"

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Racist cops!

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6:19 AM MST on Thu., May. 8, 2008 re: "Sharpton arrested as hundreds protest NYC police shooting"

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here is the issue...although the police officers said they feared for there life there is no way in hell that it took 50 BULLETS to kill the man. 50 shots...seriously they had to make sure he was REALLY dead. In order to shoot that many shots you have to RELOAD your gun. So your telling me that after you fire a round of bullets you need to load your gone and shoot more rounds? Those 3 officers need to pay for their crime and just because you are a police officer doesn't mean anything.

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3:11 PM MST on Wed., May. 7, 2008 re: "Phila. officer shoots suspect in arm"

 tonya said:
what is governor rendell going to do about the police killing innocent black men? Having a past criminal record doesn't make someone guilty! Wake up Pennsylvania, they will continue to kill all of you as long as you let them. Pennsylvania is always covering up a police killing. Everyone there needs to protest and try to get results. Violence is not necessary, but peolple are there fighting and killing over colors and territory

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10:59 PM MST on Wed., Apr. 30, 2008 re: "Officer shoots woman during disturbance"

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Not surprised! How can anyone feel so physically threatened by a 62 y.o. woman who is considered incapable of living on her own due to health issues be enough of a threat to be shot down? Tossing a blanket over her head would incapitate her at that age due to diminished reflexes! PLEASE..... How many 62 y.o. woman carry knives in assisted living facilities?

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4:38 PM MST on Mon., Apr. 28, 2008 re: "Outcome of NYPD case leads to call for special prosecutor"

 Examiner Reader said:
This is all about money and nothing else. Now they are talking civil suit which means going after some money from the NY taxpayer. Everytime Sharpton of Jackson show up you know it is money. Why dont Al Sharpton come and live in West Baltimore and spend some of his dough here to help - of course not, he wants nothing to do with anybody that cant get there hands on $$$$$$$

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8:38 PM MST on Sun., Apr. 27, 2008 re: "3 NYPD detectives acquitted in 50-shot killing"

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The problem here is not "high politics" or "political theory", the problem here is stupid, poorly trained, cowardly, numbskull cops. That's it. That's the problem.

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8:36 PM MST on Sun., Apr. 27, 2008 re: "3 NYPD detectives acquitted in 50-shot killing"

 Examiner Reader said:
While I do agree these police are probably guilty as charged, let us remember that, when charged, they have the same rights as anyone else: the right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty; the right to be judged on evidence and sworn witnesses, not on what the media reports; the right to have all doubt resolved in their favour and not in favour of the prosecution. As with any other accused of the same crimes, they have the right to decide if they want a judge only trial or judge and jury. That does not mean they are innocent, and it does seem they really are guilty, but they cannot be deprived of rights in law that other citizens have, can they?

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9:23 PM MST on Sat., Apr. 26, 2008 re: "3 NYPD officers cleared in 50-shot killing of groom-to-be"

 Examiner Reader said:
Someone said in his comment that the cops feared for their lives. I say if cops are scared GET OFF THE FORCE! I do not want to be shot by a scaredy-cat trigger-happy cop when I'm just holding a cell phone. I do like cops, though. I belong to a policing organization in Chicago. The bads ones make the good ones look bad , too.

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8:30 PM MST on Sat., Apr. 26, 2008 re: "Fiancee says justice system let her down after NYPD shooting"

 The Truth said:
A police state depends on a fascist government which is basically what the plutocracy is in America. Let us not be confused by religion or racism as both are ignorance and will not free peoples to deal with the here and now.

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8:11 PM MST on Sat., Apr. 26, 2008 re: "More legal wrangling probably ahead in police shooting case"

 The Truth said:
America selling the fraud of democracy when in fact the American Government is a complete plutocracy and a police state. American citizens suffer most at the hand of the police state but that fraud democracy attacks other countries and tries to police another fraud. American people need to step out of delusion and take it to the streets in every American city. Freedom is not just a word but to be free of the rich taking advantage of others who are not heavily armed. An honest government without a police state can no longer be had through some fake election where there is just no choice but more of the same.

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4:29 PM MST on Sat., Apr. 26, 2008 re: "3 NYPD detectives acquitted in 50-shot killing"

 Examiner Reader said:
Oh, for a video. How those cops would be shown up for what they are with a complete video....the first reaction of these trigger-happy yahoos is to shoot and fire their guns, no matter what is happening. Police have shot people in the back, trying to leave, for example. In this case, the murdering illegitimatti fired and fired and fired because they thought, maybe, one of the target might, possibly, you know, could have a gun....yeah, right. Perhaps there is enough money to hire a pro to deal with these officers, even if months later.

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12:00 PM MST on Sat., Apr. 26, 2008 re: "3 NYPD detectives acquitted in 50-shot killing"

 Examiner Reader said:
We all grew up on Wyatt Earp and the gunfight at the OK Corral. Cops seem to all think every collision with unarmed civilians is "OK Corral time."

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11:58 AM MST on Sat., Apr. 26, 2008 re: "Legal battle continues for NYPD officers cleared in shooting"

 Examiner Reader said:
My understanding, legally, of excessive force is significantly more force than is reasonably necessary to enforce compliance with an order or to cause physical resistance to end. Correct me if I'm wrong, legally.

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11:54 AM MST on Sat., Apr. 26, 2008 re: "Sharpton lambasts judge who acquitted NYPD officers"

 Examiner Reader said:
Too often, police or not, the innocent are indeed found guilty and the guilty are all too often found innocent. Human justice is deeply flawed. In this case, it appears the guilty were found innocent.

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11:51 AM MST on Sat., Apr. 26, 2008 re: "3 NYPD detectives acquitted in 50-shot killing"

 Examiner Reader said:
This idea that the victims of police gunfire were, somehow, "a threat", needs to be addressed. They bumped a police car (unmarked) because it suddenly veered into their path as they were trying to leave the scene. Got that, trying to leave the scene. How is anyone a threat who is trying to leave the scene. How can one justify fifty rounds fired at men trying to leave? How is trying to leave a threat? The real problem is the cop psychology: "Never, ever let anyone leave the scene. Use lethal force to stop them leaving. Note, I do not say trying to escape, as no crime had been committed. These men were not advancing on police, they were just trying to leave. Where is the threat in that. As for the police claim that they had any kind of reasonable grounds to suppose one or more of the victims had a gun, including words they claim were uttered by a victim, that is, in my opinion, an obvious ex post facto lie, to justify their own use of lethal force without reasonable cause.

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11:44 AM MST on Sat., Apr. 26, 2008 re: "3 NYPD detectives acquitted in 50-shot killing"

 Examiner Reader said:
Previous ppst - whatever Rev. Al's motives, it does not mean his comment are, themselves, wrong. One should deal with the message, not the messenger. Police, it appears, are just too "trigger happy", without cause, too much of the time.

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11:23 AM MST on Sat., Apr. 26, 2008 re: "Fiancee says justice system let her down after NYPD shooting"

 Examiner Reader said:
Is it possible that just once the REV. Al can keep his mouth shut? Of course not, publicity seeking and the spotlite caused from the death of others is his forte.

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10:06 AM MST on Sat., Apr. 26, 2008 re: "NYPD officers cleared in killing; rights leaders want probe"

 Examiner Reader said:
I have a relative married to a police officer. The officer once told me, when I was in my teens, that police in any public confrontation desperately need to establish instant, unqualified, total control. This means "no lip", no back-talk, and immediate, total obedience right away to every police command or requirement, especially in a public setting. He told me that if I ever encountered a police situation I could always "deal with it through channels" later, but could "never win" by disrespecting police in a public situation. Perhaps much of the problem in this case could have been avoided if the police got that instant submission and total obedience they so desperately seem to need.

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9:57 AM MST on Sat., Apr. 26, 2008 re: "Sharpton lambasts judge who acquitted NYPD officers"

 Examiner Reader said:
A very big problem is identification, knowing who is who. These were undercover police, not in uniform. Why should I, or any citizen, suddenly obey orders from unknown men whose role or identity I cannot verify? Any thug, any rapist, any robber can yell, "Stop! Police!" Remember, the famous St. Valentine's Day Massacre was only possible because some of Al Capone's men were dressed as police... I do agree, this is not a race thing, as two of the three officers charged were themselves black. It is more about police attitudes and police culture than about race. I also think police, by their training, make better witnesses in the professional sense than relatively less-well trained non-police. I also think the officers lied, but they can lie well and believably. When police careers and possible jail time are on the line, cops will lie, believe it. I don't think the DA would have brought those charges without an investigation and good evidence, do you?

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9:49 AM MST on Sat., Apr. 26, 2008 re: "Sharpton lambasts judge who acquitted NYPD officers"

 Examiner Reader said:
Good news! I understand the Feceral Justice Department is still considering bringing charges against these officers! Also, as with O.J. Simpson, a civil law finding of responsibility for death might result in their losing all they have in money terms. That is not complete justice, of course, but it is partial. Go after these cops - Federal, civil, whatever....

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9:46 AM MST on Sat., Apr. 26, 2008 re: "Bell's fiancee: Justice system let me down in NYC shooting"

 Examiner Reader said:
I believe a judge-only ruling can be appealed and, depending on the circumstances, it can be over-ruled and a new trial ordered. I believe a jury verdict cannot be reveresed. If so, all the money and power that can be brought to bear should be directed to over-turning the judge only verdict on appeal and getting a new trial with a jury.

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8:00 AM MST on Sat., Apr. 26, 2008 re: "Legal battle continues for NYPD officers cleared in shooting"

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They bumped into a police officer with their car. They were a threat. When you are on the street you have to make split second decisions. The guy was a thug who was overheard referring to a gun. Police officers are exposed to double jeopardy in a case like this and it's only a matter of time before this practice is declared unconstitutional.

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10:55 PM MST on Fri., Apr. 25, 2008 re: "NYPD officers cleared in killing; rights leaders want probe"

 Examiner Reader said:
The court found them innocent, so they are innocent. That is our justice system, and it is amazing, that considering all of the real criminals who are pronounced innocent each day, people expect different results when it comes to the police. This case is as simple as the Prosecution being unable to prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt. The prosecution witnesses getting up on the stand and stating that "we weren't doing anything and the police just walked up and began shooting", is a clear lie, that definetely didn't help their case, even the judge said so, and quoted the prosecution's story as "not believeable". Nobody on this board was at the scene, yet everyone judges the events, and worst of all, on facts provided by newspapers (who usually get the facts wrong). Most civilians don't even understand what excessive force is, and do not understand police work. If YOU were fighting for YOUR life, or even thought you were, what force is excessive to defend your life?????

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9:18 PM MST on Fri., Apr. 25, 2008 re: "3 NYPD detectives acquitted in 50-shot killing"

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Whenever a serious charge is involved, especially murder in any form, a jury should be mandatory, not an option. When the accused are cops, the believable possibility that a judge, making a decision on fact, will be biased in favor of the cop(s) is too real. These police officers fired again and again and again, "wild men"m completely out of control. I also agree with a post below, they went into court and lied and lied and lied, because they had every motive to lie.

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8:41 PM MST on Fri., Apr. 25, 2008 re: "NYPD officers cleared in killing; rights leaders want probe"

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One root of the problem is cowardly police, more concerned for their own skins than anything else. This is why tasers are so popular with police - they can reduce an unruly or uncooperative person to a quivering blob of pain-filled protaplasm from 20 feet or more, and never get within range of that person's feet, hands, teeth and so on. In the past, even with a nightstick, short of deadly force from his gun, the officer had to "mix it up" with the unruly person, with some risk to his own arms, shoulders, knees and skin. Police know tasers can kill, but they love them because, officially, they do not. Even the mere possibility that a suspect might have a gun is enough for hyper-nervous, cowardly cops to open fire. Their operating procedures, essentially, is "shoot first, and keep on shooting - and ask questions later.

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8:33 PM MST on Fri., Apr. 25, 2008 re: "3 NYPD detectives acquitted in 50-shot killing"

 Examiner Reader said:
Two previous comments: Yes, race is not the issue. Second, while I share the outraqe at this miscarriage of justice, I do not think the solution is for private citizens to arm themselves and go hunting police to kill. I understand the anger and the outrage, but that response is self-defeating at best and actually evil at worst. Those guilty, murdering, lying police-thugs must have an especially unpleasant corner of hell awaiting them, where they can rot forever.

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7:10 PM MST on Fri., Apr. 25, 2008 re: "Cop shoots unarmed man"

 Examiner Reader said:
A phrases that has become all to common: " . . and the police officer, fearing for his safety, shot the suspect. . ." Maybe these cowards should get off the force!

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12:31 PM MST on Fri., Apr. 25, 2008 re: "3 NYPD detectives cleared in wedding-day shooting"

 ms jackson said:
Are the police officers (some of whom were also black, but let's bury that) who shot Mr. Bell going to make Obama look good? Is the Black Man who shot the pregnant bank teller and killed her unborn twins going to make Obama look bad. These questions and more are sure to be addressed as all online commentary eventually devolves to some absurd notion about Obama lately.

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10:32 AM MST on Fri., Apr. 25, 2008 re: "3 NYPD detectives acquitted in 50-shot killing"

 Examiner Reader said:
A black mans life was worth nothing to the cops? Even though 2 of the cops are black, and the other is Lebanese? My personal opinion is that 50 shots was super excessive, but stop playing the race card. It takes away credibility from the REAL seriousness of the story.

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10:17 AM MST on Fri., Apr. 25, 2008 re: "3 NYPD detectives acquitted in 50-shot killing"

 Examiner Reader said:
If he never had a gun in sight what would meke them continue to shoot?!! This is An outrage. The police know the ropes! They doctor their reports all the time especially when there is gunfire and it's their word against everyone elses. Have we not forgotten Rodney King? The tape said one thing and the police report said something toally different. Whe justice department is always on the side of the justice department. There was no return fire if there was no guns so why 50 shots? When will this craziness end? And who the hell is policing the police?

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10:16 AM MST on Fri., Apr. 25, 2008 re: "3 NYPD detectives acquitted in 50-shot killing"

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It is clear as daylight - the cops are lying through their cop teeth. Why not? Would you not lie to stay out of jail for years? How can the judge be so naive, unless, as is usually the case, the judges are biased in favour of the thug-cops anyway. There is, at last, only one answer to police murder and violence. Treat them as what they are, an armed army of occupation. Open fire on them anywhere, anytime. We now see, if you don't shoot the cop first, he will certainly shoot you, unless of course the coward, afraid of any physical contact at all, uses his taser, which will also likely kill you. But, the police don't care. All they care about is their own precious skins.

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9:24 AM MST on Fri., Apr. 25, 2008 re: "3 NYPD detectives acquitted in 50-shot killing"

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This is a joke. But that's O.K. because what goes around comes around. What the officers or any evil person has sown will be reaped.

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1:54 PM MST on Fri., Apr. 18, 2008 re: "Marietta police say teen carried pellet gun"

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There is racism everywhere, and blacks don't have a corner on it. As far as Atlanta, it is full of racists, and many of them are black too. It goes both ways, and its sad. However,having said that, there is so much gang activity, and violence in Atlanta,that cops are trigger happy, for fear of their own lives. I don't blame the teen because I feel the details are being withheld. But, I dont think it was about race, that's too easy to use. I think it's about crime, fear and history. People react to what they have observed and their experiences, they don't go out and decide to find people of color and just shoot them. Nowadays if you criticize anyone of color, or disagree, whatever, you are labeled a "racist" - It's getting to be old and tiresome. Let's look at the real causes regarding crime and government.

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1:48 PM MST on Fri., Apr. 18, 2008 re: "Marietta police say teen carried pellet gun"

 Examiner Reader said:
Who called the cops anyway? IF it was just a bunch of young teens doing nothing but looking over the benign pellet gun? Why would the police just walk up and being blasing away? Something is missing from this article.

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