An officer in upstate New York shot and killed a teen fleeing while pointing a replica gun, police said Saturday.

An officer in upstate New York shot and killed a teen fleeing while pointing a replica gun, police said Saturday.

  • @[email protected]English
    24•6 months ago

    Do we as a society really need reminding don’t point weapons at police? Don’t do it folks.

    Do we need a reminder that kids aren’t mini-adults, and they do stupid things sometimes? In any case, I’ll believe he pointed it at them when I see a video of it.

    • @[email protected]English
      11•6 months ago

      Certain stupid activities have immediately fatal consequences, that’s life bro. The gun was a replica of a Glock 17, made specifically to look like the genuine article. If someone pointed one at me they’d be well on their way to room temp, and I likely wouldn’t even be charged, because yeah, I would have had every reason to assume I was in imminent danger.

      Teach your kids to not be this stupid. A 13 year old in the city shouldn’t have unrestricted access to pellet gun, or any other weapon.

        • @[email protected]English
          5•6 months ago

          I have no interest in harming anyone, ever. But I certainly won’t allow myself to be harmed. So whatever, stomp me with downvotes. I’m as ACAB as the next lefty, but when you grow up in a violent place you recognize certain realities that other people might not.