[kushie18]

Buck Laramore, 33, was killed and Thermopolis Police Sgt. Michael Mascorro was wounded during an exchange of gunfire inside a mobile home in Thermopolis, Wyoming, on April 28, 2023. Mascorro had gone to the home to arrest Laramore on a misdemeanor allegation of giving false identifying information during an investigation. He did not have a warrant.

Laramore shut and deadbolted the door after refusing to come outside. Mascorro forced it open with his shoulder and entered. Investigators said Laramore fired once with a .45-caliber pistol, striking Mascorro in the arm and chest. Mascorro returned fire, killing Laramore. The body-camera recording shows the forced entry and Mascorro's handgun pointed into the living room. After the shooting, he left the home and walked to his patrol vehicle. He was flown to a hospital and survived.

On September 21, 2023, special prosecutor Daniel Erramouspe declined to charge Mascorro, finding the shooting justified. He also concluded that Mascorro had entered the home illegally and lacked authority to make the warrantless misdemeanor arrest inside.

[joos]

No loss to society here, but still, I have issues with this: They sure did a whole lot of covering ass for the cop forcefully entering the home without a warrant. Lots of verbal gymnastics to justify the fallout of his actions, to be honest. Pretty sure failure to identify doesn't warrant forced entry.

[tricon7]

I sure would have waited for backup before I kicked a door in. I mean, what if the guy had had a .44 or a shotgun? It probably would have had a different ending.

[kellyhound]

Originally Posted by joos ↗

No loss to society here, but still, I have issues with this: They sure did a whole lot of covering ass for the cop forcefully entering the home without a warrant. Lots of verbal gymnastics to justify the fallout of his actions, to be honest. Pretty sure failure to identify doesn't warrant forced entry.

More info: https://cowboystatedaily.com/2023/10...lling-suspect/

[HIGHTECHDUDE]

Bad decisions and worse tactics.

IMHO, many (not all) small town cops just have a propensity to fall into the "Dep. Barney Fife" career model, mostly because of a lack of advanced professional training. Usually due to small town budgets. Thermopolis has 7 officers for just under 3,000 residents.

These poor cops typically lack the skills and competence to handle anything beyond congenial encounters. When confronted with hostility, they tend to lose their shit pretty quick. I suspect this guy's extensive military background is probably the only thing that saved his life.

He's lucky that the dead guy was pudgy white trailer trash... just sayin'

[Trucked up]

On a power trip, then lost power.

[Mr.NoCredit]

I lived in Wyoming for many years of my life. It’s a wonderful place but gets too much snow for my comfort. This homey don’t do snow anymore…

That was a helluva shootout!

[Roosta]

Investigation found that,

He did break into Laramore’s home illegally,

So this cop caused this, nobody else.

[houseoftechno]

The criminal sent out his attack cat as a diversionary tactic, then appeared moments later. It may have worked except the cat chickened out and hid behind the couch instead of engaging the cop.

[houseoftechno]

The woman gets the whole trailer to herself now, so she should have thanked the cop rather than scream like a Banshee.