Discussion»Statements»Rosie's Corner» Another black man killed by cop who shoots him in the back as he is running away. Gunless. Had a Taser. Not a deadly weapon. Protest?
He was armed and ran away then turned around and POINTED the weapon AT the officer. Is the officer now expected to let the drunk suspect shoot at him/her? Do we expect the officer to know that the stolen Taser was the only weapon the drunk man had on his person. Is an officer expected to allow him/herself to be tased? If so, does that apply to a knife as well. What other weapons are the officers expected to be subjected to before defending him/herself?