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I think the point chernevik was trying to make is that the officer appears to be shooting the attacker when the attacker is between the officers. Unless that bu
by jobu 11y ago
I think the point chernevik was trying to make is that the officer appears to be shooting the attacker when the attacker is between the officers. Unless that bullet hits a bone it's going to pass through the guy and hit the other officer or possibly an innocent bystander. Even if it does hit a bone it could pass through the guy expanded or fragmented and still cause significant damage. (Unless they're using frangible bullets, but I haven't heard of that outside air marshals.)
- tptacek 11y agoThat is a general problem with having armed police in heavily populated areas, and one I recognize and agree with (I don't like guns). That said: the NYPD General Order doesn't exempt police in NYC from using firearms to prevent imminent death or bodily harm. I've known police from other states who visited my family in Chicago and carried their firearms with them. (Again: I don't like guns). When I asked why they had them, I got a speech about how they were required to carry them.