re: Is this suicide by a cop? Warning: Video of guy getting shot

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Look I am all about cops protecting themselves but this guy should have tasered or ask to lay on the ground before his life was taken.

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As a retired LEO I can tell you you should sit this one out. The perp was completely out of control and had a weapon (not sure what it was) in his hand. The average person thinks just b/c the officer has a taser that is the answer. The perp was obviously on some sort of drug or mental/crazy, and was out of control. He was told multiple times to stop and he failed to obey any commands. The officer did his job and didn't let the perp get too close to disarm him. You don't use a taser against an out of control perp with a weapon in hand that is charging you.

As posted prior, good shoot and good riddance.