News Cop mistakes his own gun for taser and shoots/kills suspect (Vid in Link) - Page 15

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.”

Skyy God · 04-14-2015, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by go bowe

man, all this hate for the elderly...

if this had been an 18 year old girl that did the shooting, i suppose you'd be all ok with that?

Is she hot??

planetdoc · 04-14-2015, 01:00 PM

Cop Who Shot at Dog and Missed, Killing Mother Instead Will Not Be Charged

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Autumn Steele, 34, of Burlington, Iowa, was shot and killed by Officer Jesse Hill the morning after a domestic dispute with her husband. The officer came to the house to “supervise” the situation as she and her husband, Gabriel Steele, prepared to part ways. Neither husband or wife were armed.

Court records show Autumn Steele was arrested the night before with a charge of domestic abuse. Steele was released from jail and informed that she could only return home with a police officer present to retrieve her belongings. Steele returned home with Officer Jesse Hill, the man who would moments later shoot at her dog and miss, killing her instead.

Reports show Gabriel Steele was putting the couple’s 4-year-old son into their vehicle when he and Autumn Steele began arguing. The couple’s dog came from inside the house and started barking. Witnesses at the scene reported that the dog was not acting aggressively, but Officer Jesse Hill chose to escalate the situation by shooting at the dog. The officer could not maintain his balance as he fired his weapon repeatedly, but continued firing even after he fell onto the ground.

The officer missed the dog, but one shot fired by the officer while he was on the ground struck Autumn Steele in the chest. She was eventually taken to the Great River Medical Center where she died from her injuries.

Pitt Gorilla · 04-14-2015, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Cochise

I don't think it's out of the question that a 73 year old man could forget after a few very high-stress minutes if he had his tazer or a pistol in his hand. I think that's totally understandable.

The issue is, why is this old fart out there in the first place.

The issue is, why did he feel justified in using any force against someone else?

Pitt Gorilla · 04-14-2015, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by planetdoc

Cop Who Shot at Dog and Missed, Killing Mother Instead Will Not Be Charged

Jesus.

WilliamTheIrish · 04-14-2015, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Cochise

I don't think it's out of the question that a 73 year old man could forget after a few very high-stress minutes if he had his tazer or a pistol in his hand. I think that's totally understandable.

The issue is, why is this old fart out there in the first place.

Because he paid to be out there.

go bo · 04-14-2015, 01:45 PM

money talks...

bullshit walks...

or shoots you in the back while you're being held down by the police...

serious bummer...

why can't we have a happy thread in dc?

didn't somebody somewhere do something admirable or gasp even fun?

**TimBone** · 04-14-2015, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by go bowe

money talks...

bullshit walks...

or shoots you in the back while you're being held down by the police...

serious bummer...

why can't we have a happy thread in dc?

didn't somebody somewhere do something admirable or gasp even fun?

Hillary Clinton annonced she's running for President.

**BigRedChief** · 04-14-2015, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by planetdoc

Cop Who Shot at Dog and Missed, Killing Mother Instead Will Not Be Charged

That is horrible. Thats another issue with cops shooting dogs unnecessarily. You using a live shot on a dog. You miss, where does that bullet go? Looks like sometimes it goes in a 4 year old's Mom.

**mdchiefsfan** · 04-14-2015, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BigMeatballDave

I don't think it can be murder if you can't prove malice.

This is nothing like the SC shooting.

1st degree requires malice, premeditation, and deliberation. 2nd degree is incidental.

**Saul Good** · 04-14-2015, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Cave Johnson

They have laws against that sort of thing.

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

WilliamTheIrish · 04-14-2015, 03:00 PM

Saul, what do you want?

The pretend officer said he was sorry.

Twice even. Like really fast. In the same sentence.

**Rain Man** · 04-14-2015, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by go bowe

money talks...

bullshit walks...

or shoots you in the back while you're being held down by the police...

serious bummer...

why can't we have a happy thread in dc?

didn't somebody somewhere do something admirable or gasp even fun?

You don't make big donations just to walk around with a badge. You make big donations so you can shoot peasants.

**TimBone** · 04-14-2015, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

Saul, what do you want?

The pretend officer said he was sorry.

Twice even. Like really fast. In the same sentence.

I heard that as well. Seemed sufficient. Not sure what all the hub bub is about.

**Saul Good** · 04-14-2015, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

Saul, what do you want?

The pretend officer said he was sorry.

Twice even. Like really fast. In the same sentence.

I still feel like pretend probation is in order. Two weeks paid leave from his unpaid pretend job.

Abba-Dabba · 04-14-2015, 06:21 PM

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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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