Palestine, TX shooting body cams

[jpmuscle]

Is it just me or are criminals getting dumber?

Good shoot regardless

[Alex V]

Imagine the media response if there weren't body cams...

"Police shoot and kill man for stealing beer."

There would be no media coverage of this at all. "Victim" was white.

[NC_DAVE]

Is it just me or are criminals getting dumber?

Aaaaahhhhhh, NO!

[TAZ]

WTF. At first I though it was a training video. What special kind of stupid is in the water. Hopefully this idiot died before having a chance to procreate.

[Eurodriver]

Imagine the media response if there weren't body cams...

"Police shoot and kill man for stealing beer."

You speak the truth!

Additionally, it is a good video to show how "Police shoot man 13 times for stealing beer" can be quite misleading! (I counted 13 shots)

[MegademiC]

http://www.policeone.com/officer-sho...pulled-replica

Both were cleared and are back at work.

The POS apparently pulled a "replica pellet" 1911. So it looks like suicide by cop.

I thought same based on how poorly and slow he drew the gun, then just figured maybe he just sucks.

[JBecker 72]

Sgt. Green was quick on the draw and on target quick. Very cool under pressure. Looked like the female officer drew a taser first and the guy was still moving when she fired on him. Both handled it very well IMO.

[WickedWillis]

This is some incredible footage. It also shows that no matter the situation, it can go south damn quick. It really did seem like the guy wanted to die though. I am glad both LEO's are safe, and they will easily be cleared in this as a good shoot. Anyone else notice that Green moved the silverware on the table as they were walking out so the suspect wouldn't be able to grab it and use it as a weapon? He seems like a very good Officer. Great situational awareness.

[Renegade]

Griffin did nothing wrong.

She didn't do anything wrong..

You guys are on crack. They both did things wrong.

1) Terry search before leaving bathroom.

2) Don't pull a taser if you think the guy has a gun.

Fortunately it was not a real gun.

[Renegade]

Anyone else notice that Green moved the silverware on the table as they were walking out so the suspect wouldn't be able to grab it and use it as a weapon? He seems like a very good Officer. Great situational awareness.

He moved it 6 inches. Had back to suspect several times whjile walking out.

Lucky to be alive.

Don;t want to sound critical. but holy cow that is how not to do it. Rookies?

Glad they survived, hope others can learn and improve.