[HIGHTECHDUDE]

Dude calls in a suspicious car and confronts responding officer by pointing a BB pistol at him... either very stupid or suicidal.

GREENSBORO, (April 15, 2024) — A Greensboro police officer, responding to a report of a suspicious vehicle, shot and killed a man who was armed with a BB gun. The district attorney’s office ultimately ruled that the shooting was “justified” and that the officer would face no charges.

At around midnight on June 22, 2023, a Greensboro police officer came to the 1010 block of Tuscaloosa Street after getting a report of a suspicious vehicle in the area.

The officer was driving a fully marked GDP vehicle and was in full uniform.

While still inside the vehicle, the officer encountered 51-year-old Graham Thomas Roberson at the passenger door and fired his weapon from inside the patrol vehicle, striking Roberson. Roberson was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead as a result of his injuries.

Two handguns were found near the passenger side of the officer’s patrol vehicle. It was later discovered that those two weapons were a black semi-automatic BB gun and a silver toy revolver.

"Officer Corrigan saw Roberson quickly transfer the handgun from his left hand to right hand before Roberson pointed the handgun at him. Officer Corrigan then drew his service firearm and discharged multiple rounds toward Roberson through the lowered, front passenger window. At that point, Officer Corrigan immediately called ‘shots fired’ over the radio and got out of his patrol vehicle with his gun drawn to assess the scene. He said ‘shots fired’ a second time on the radio while searching for the gun and asking Roberson ‘Where is it?’ and requesting assistance and Emergency Medical Services."

"The body-worn camera recording captures what appears to be the black handgun under the police vehicle. After searching the immediate area for the firearm, Officer Corrigan handcuffs Roberson and locates what appears to be a silver handgun in his front waistband. Officer Corrigan then starts CPR on Roberson and continues until other officers arrive and provide CPR until EMS is on the scene."

It was determined that the black handgun was a black semi-automatic appearing BB gun and the silver revolver located in the waistband was a toy revolver.

The investigation also revealed the 911 call for officers to respond to that area about a suspicious vehicle was placed from Roberson’s residence.

#OIS

[kushie18]

suicide by cop, he says "i fucked up man" , "i made a god damn mistake"

[Trucked up]

Not conscious, not breathing, better cuff the corpse. No blood for multiple gunshot wounds.

[Vincentsdream]

What determines when they give aid? Cause I've seen cops start aid right away and others just let people bleed out.

This dude just wants him to die it seems.

[kellyhound]

Graham Thomas Roberson, 51, of Greensboro, NC, passed away unexpectedly, on June 22, 2023. A resident of Greensboro, NC, Graham was born January 28, 1972 to Mary Davis Roberson and the late Paul Bert Roberson. He graduated from Page High School, and later graduated from UNC Greensboro. He enjoyed working with computers, spending time with friends, good music and cooking. Graham was a natural DJ and spent time working with the radio station at Guilford College. More than anything, Graham loved time with his family and friends.

51 yo walking around at midnight with a bb and toy gun

[HIGHTECHDUDE]

Originally Posted by Vincentsdream ↗

What determines when they give aid? Cause I've seen cops start aid right away and others just let people bleed out.

This dude just wants him to die it seems.

Cops typically wait for backup before approaching and rendering aid and it's directed in a lot of policy manuals.

I'll try to upload some example videos that show the outcome of approaching a downed suspect too quickly and the cop pays the price...