I don't know the whole story, nor does anyone else on this list.
My impression was that the guy wasn't really talking, and he'd already shot a dozen officers (at least 3 or 4 fatally). At that point, I feel that any means necessary to prevent more damage.
Call it the nuclear option if you will.
bp
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On 7/9/2016 7:40 AM, Chuck McCown wrote:
Why blow up a perp? Why not keep talking? Better to have him caged for the rest of his life IMHO.
