News Cop mistakes his own gun for taser and shoots/kills suspect (Vid in Link) - Page 18

MikeMaslowski · 04-12-2015, 11:11 AM

Bodies are piling up. What say you? Was it an accident?

SEE IT: Video shows Tulsa man’s last moments alive after accidental police shooting (WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT)

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/nati...icle-1.2181787

It was a mistake.

That’s the blasé explanation Oklahoma officials gave after the fatal shooting of an unarmed black man by a white deputy who accidentally pulled his gun when he meant to use his Taser.

The botched encounter was captured on a disturbing video released by police on Friday — nine days after the fatal Tulsa shooting.

“He shot me! He shot me, man. Oh, my god. I’m losing my breath,” Eric Harris says as he struggles on the ground following the April 2 shooting, which flew under the radar until video emerged a week later.

“F--- your breath,” a callous officer can be heard saying. “Shut the f--- up!”

Reserve Deputy Robert Bates, 73, (below) shouted “Taser! Taser!” before pulling the trigger on his gun, firing a round into Harris.

“I shot him!” the former policeman says, dropping his gun. “I’m sorry.”

Bates was assisting other deputies who were trying to take Harris into custody after the felon fled from police during a sting operation, the Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office’s said.

“You shouldn’t have f-----g ran!” another deputy screams, as Harris is held down by his neck and head.

Harris, who was in his 40s, was pronounced dead about an hour after the shooting, authorities said.

He had bolted from officers who were trying to arrest him for selling a 9 mm. semiautomatic pistol and ammunition to undercover cops.

Harris, who was unarmed, had reportedly done time for assault and battery on an officer.

He was “absolutely a threat when going down,” Tulsa Police Sgt. Jim Clark said at a news conference.

Sheriff’s Capt. Billy McKelvey claims the arresting officers were not aware Harris had been shot, despite the gunshot noise and Bates’ admission. They called paramedics and firefighters, and rendered aid when they realized, McKelvey said.

“He made an inadvertent mistake,” McKelvey said.

Sgt. Dave Walker told the Tulsa World that police “would not investigate the death unless the sheriff’s office asked them to, and they have not asked us to.”

**BigRedChief** · 04-15-2015, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by crazycoffey

Only concern over video taping police is about distance and not that they're being filmed. I don't need some jack off within a 10 foot radius of me while I'm having an exchange of words or force with someone else. That's a minimum.

Yes, I agree. You don't need distractions right in your face. And maybe someone fakes you out like they are a bystander but in reality they are a buddy of the guy you are arresting and jump in on the fracus. People need to stay the **** back. It's a damn hard job.

**BigRedChief** · 04-15-2015, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Saul Good

You've got to get really close to tase someone, and I doubt they had a rubber bullet gun loaded and ready to go. The guy was on a crime spree, was carrying a loaded weapon, and had just fired a shot into the air.

I'm all for handling a situation without injuring someone, but they did this guy a favor.

I didn't know he had fired his weapon right before they ran him over. That changes the "imminent" danger to bystanders. You are fair game at that point.

**Rausch** · 04-15-2015, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Saul Good

And these laws are enforced by 73 year old pretend police officers.

So the guy selling illegal guns was shot and killed by a gun, illegally?...

ThaVirus · 04-15-2015, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by crazycoffey

Only concern over video taping police is about distance and not that they're being filmed.

I'm sure....

MikeMaslowski · 04-16-2015, 11:20 AM

Just watched the car vid with sound. Didn't know he actually shot. Didn't agree at first, but now, take him out! I bet that cop has dreams about the run-down. The cop in the first car seemed really confused about what was going on. Wouldn't they be on the radio like "Car 4 is gonna run this prick down, roger out"?

**The Franchise** · 04-16-2015, 05:11 PM

http://www.tulsaworld.com/homepage1/...7b03c6c04.html

Sources: Supervisors told to falsify reserve deputy's training records; department announces internal review

crazycoffey · 04-16-2015, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ThaVirus

I'm sure....

You don't seem convinced. But I'm sure

**BigMeatballDave** · 04-16-2015, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Dicky McElephant

http://www.tulsaworld.com/homepage1/...7b03c6c04.html

Sources: Supervisors told to falsify reserve deputy's training records; department announces internal review

Heads need to roll.

**Tribal Warfare** · 04-18-2015, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by RubberSponge

Has this one been posted?

reminds me of the America scene from The Other Guys

04-12-2015, 11:11 AM
MikeMaslowski There's always next year. Join Date: Nov 2008 Casino cash: $10009290	Cop mistakes his own gun for taser and shoots/kills suspect (Vid in Link) Bodies are piling up. What say you? Was it an accident? SEE IT: Video shows Tulsa man’s last moments alive after accidental police shooting (WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT) http://www.nydailynews.com/news/nati...icle-1.2181787 It was a mistake. That’s the blasé explanation Oklahoma officials gave after the fatal shooting of an unarmed black man by a white deputy who accidentally pulled his gun when he meant to use his Taser. The botched encounter was captured on a disturbing video released by police on Friday — nine days after the fatal Tulsa shooting. “He shot me! He shot me, man. Oh, my god. I’m losing my breath,” Eric Harris says as he struggles on the ground following the April 2 shooting, which flew under the radar until video emerged a week later. “F--- your breath,” a callous officer can be heard saying. “Shut the f--- up!” Reserve Deputy Robert Bates, 73, (below) shouted “Taser! Taser!” before pulling the trigger on his gun, firing a round into Harris. “I shot him!” the former policeman says, dropping his gun. “I’m sorry.” Bates was assisting other deputies who were trying to take Harris into custody after the felon fled from police during a sting operation, the Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office’s said. “You shouldn’t have f-----g ran!” another deputy screams, as Harris is held down by his neck and head. Harris, who was in his 40s, was pronounced dead about an hour after the shooting, authorities said. He had bolted from officers who were trying to arrest him for selling a 9 mm. semiautomatic pistol and ammunition to undercover cops. Harris, who was unarmed, had reportedly done time for assault and battery on an officer. He was “absolutely a threat when going down,” Tulsa Police Sgt. Jim Clark said at a news conference. Sheriff’s Capt. Billy McKelvey claims the arresting officers were not aware Harris had been shot, despite the gunshot noise and Bates’ admission. They called paramedics and firefighters, and rendered aid when they realized, McKelvey said. “He made an inadvertent mistake,” McKelvey said. Sgt. Dave Walker told the Tulsa World that police “would not investigate the death unless the sheriff’s office asked them to, and they have not asked us to.”
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MikeMaslowski There's always next year. Join Date: Nov 2008 Casino cash: $10009290	Just watched the car vid with sound. Didn't know he actually shot. Didn't agree at first, but now, take him out! I bet that cop has dreams about the run-down. The cop in the first car seemed really confused about what was going on. Wouldn't they be on the radio like "Car 4 is gonna run this prick down, roger out"?
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