[TxWader]

Contrary to what is written in the report, (Blanchard) does not conceal his hand behind his back at any time,” Ranco said.

Uhm yes councilor...it was.

SBC...suicide by cop.

Righteous shooting.

[Helicocker]

Cop was right, but I believe he was a drunk good ole boy just fuckn around

[DaBigNob]

Originally Posted by Rs103 ↗

What's the problem here? This is the damn near definition of "good shoot"

And what the hell does him being a "Navy veteran" have to do with absolving him of leading the police on a chase?

From now on, I'd like to see the past/present employment status of everyone involved in a police shooting, or use of force cases.

For example: "A former United Auto Workers union was shot by deputies when he reached for a gun after leading police on a chase that spanned 3 counties and involved 3 police agencies after robbing a bank" (Is him being in a union in the past relevant?)

Seriously, what does veteran status have to do with anything?

Totally agree. The "navy veteran" thing is completely irrelevant. We can't hear the cop, but I'm pretty sure he would be yelling something like "Driver... stay in your car. Driver... stay in your car" etc.

But no. He abruptly throws open the door, gets out and reaches deep in his pocket. You can also see him mouthing something, all of which show an irrationally aggressive posture. You can also be certain that the cop was yelling "SHOW YOUR HANDS" or "GET ON THE GROUND NOW" "GET ON THE GROUND OR I WILL SHOOT YOU" etc etc.

What is the cop supposed to do? Wait and see what the guy pulls out of his pocket? Some people dig their own graves, and this guy was one of them.

[DaBigNob]

Originally Posted by Rs103 ↗

There are millions of veterans who, outside of basic training, have never handled a firearm other then the standard issued rifle.

I think you're lumping anyone who has served with Special Operations, which I don't need to tell you, is absurd.

I'm not talking down to any member of the military, but a lot of people assume that if you served at any point in your life, you're Rambo, and we all know what Rambo did to cops in first blood

What this guy said. I think of my nephew, who is in the Navy at this very moment. He is an F-18 mechanic. He handles wrenches and wire cutters, not weapons! His only experience with handling a weapon was the few weeks he spent in basic training. And how many weeks do they spend on the range? Three? Four, etc? I don't know, but I can't imagine it's not that much. I think the whole entire training period was something like 8 weeks.

[wmbondurant]

He won't be grabbing for that GD lighter again

[REVZZYBAN]

No, no seeker, I was laying out scenarios that may have taken place in the video. Certainly, specialty plates & DoD stickers have been earned. 20 year veterans & disabled veterans can get onto most U.S. military bases with their I.D. What an honor. And how the heck can you quote something or make it appear that I said it? Not once did I use the word nonsense but it appears on my screen in a quote like I said "(nonsense) about cops fearing veterans"? I never said that. Is that some editing feature that I don't know about? I'm serious.

[donnerkebab]

Police Car behind you with flashing lights....pull over, put your hands up and do EXACTLY what you are asked! simple.

[staticfl]

No problem with this. Google the Oregon state highway video of the black military man standing at ready with furtive movements then shooting the cop. I'd shoot too.

[Oswald2001]

Originally Posted by donnerkebab ↗

Police Car behind you with flashing lights....pull over, put your hands up and do EXACTLY what you are asked! simple.

Yep.

And everyone already knows this though some still pretend ignorance.

It was simply Suicide By Cop.

[adamsmasher]

I live not far from Harker Heights. I remember the story but never got to see the video. Thanks O.P.
I agree with some of you, it looked like a suicide by cop. Him opening the door after stopping made the whole situation dangerous.