Keeping at a safe distance seems like common sense, but what constitutes a “safe distance,” anyway? The famous Tueller Drill (or “21-Foot Rule”) is based on the idea that in general, a young, strong assailant can close that distance in less than 2 seconds
Did you notice how many shots it took to bring him down? If he was on meth or something, her first shot could have just pissed him off and sent him into a full sprint toward her. He probably should have just dropped the knife.
I agree. This lady cop does deserve severe questioning and strong words about her future career prospects in a gray light. But please look at some of the comments below about lens distorting distance.
She also didn't have a clear background. People where standing in the area. I think she reacted a bit quick. I don't fault her decision at all. She obvious felt threatened. Maybe she lacked some experience?
Yeah, she should have said, "Please put down the knife."
"Oh, no? You won't put it down? Pretty please?"
"Hey! I said please, sir!"
"Please don't kill me sir. I'm asking you very nicely!"
Fuck that. Your comment is low-key sexist. The cop gave a fucking order. The guy spun and advanced toward her with a knife. Fucking game over. Why should she risk her life to give this fucking loser 18 chances to follow orders. Fuck that.
The dude is 10 paces away. A bit early to put 6 in him. (I'm pro cop)
21 feet is the range that someone can reach and kill you if you're not already prepared to shoot.
But she was prepared to shoot.... Soooo?
She was ready to shoot. All I was saying is it was early. He was mostly stopped. I'm not aware of the back story here. Sounded like a car accident.
Did you notice how many shots it took to bring him down? If he was on meth or something, her first shot could have just pissed him off and sent him into a full sprint toward her. He probably should have just dropped the knife.
'Stop or I will shoot'
->>Darwin Award Achieved
I don't care if he was 50 yards out. Neither do the bullets.
YOU GET WHAT YOU FUCKING DESERVE
Good God, I pray not in my town.
He was advancing when she shot. Throwing a barrel chest out in a classic challenge posture on top of that. Do you not have eyeballs?
3 x 2 shots. 3rd set was necessary he was getting up while armed.
You'd probably feel differently if you were the person he was advancing on.
People with knives can close distance quicker than most people think.
You can shoot a person multiple times, mortally wounding them, but they can still have enough juice to reach you before they die.
The guy could have run towards the crowd and started slashing which would have been very bad.
All these faggots with opinions would run like hell the second that dude posed like that and turned on them.
A cop can't run. Bang Bang.
I agree. This lady cop does deserve severe questioning and strong words about her future career prospects in a gray light. But please look at some of the comments below about lens distorting distance.
She also didn't have a clear background. People where standing in the area. I think she reacted a bit quick. I don't fault her decision at all. She obvious felt threatened. Maybe she lacked some experience?
Yeah, she should have said, "Please put down the knife."
"Oh, no? You won't put it down? Pretty please?"
"Hey! I said please, sir!"
"Please don't kill me sir. I'm asking you very nicely!"
Fuck that. Your comment is low-key sexist. The cop gave a fucking order. The guy spun and advanced toward her with a knife. Fucking game over. Why should she risk her life to give this fucking loser 18 chances to follow orders. Fuck that.