October 9, 201411 yr Authorities found the gun, which appeared to have jammed after firing at least three rounds, at the scene, police said. Three bullets that had been fired toward the officer were also recovered. One bullet was found in a vehicle behind the officer. Trajectories showed they had been fired downhill at the officer, police said. Off-duty St. Louis officer fatally shoots teen who fired at him, police say : News Waiting for the investigation is always a good idea. Regardless of what the investigation proves, some will always say the police were wrong.
October 9, 201411 yr Site is 20 to 30 minutes from Ferguson. Shaw is actually in South St. Louis City just south of I-44. Ferguson is in St. Louis County.
October 9, 201411 yr Author Residue tests results from the victim will not be released prior to Friday. ME says the fatal shot was through the right cheek of the victim and that 7 shots hit him below the waist.
October 9, 201411 yr Author Another downside to releasing info quickly: Early report from ST Louis PD said the victim "jumped from behind a bush" to attack to attack the officer. There are zero bushes in the area of the attack. Big deal? Depends on your experience with the St Louis PD.
October 9, 201411 yr Another downside to releasing info quickly: Early report from ST Louis PD said the victim "jumped from behind a bush" to attack to attack the officer. There are zero bushes in the area of the attack. Big deal? Depends on your experience with the St Louis PD. Early reports I saw said he went to question him about something and this all got started. This is the first I've seen of a "Ambush"
October 9, 201411 yr Author Early reports I saw said he went to question him about something and this all got started. This is the first I've seen of a "Ambush" Assistant Police Chief Alfred Adkins said the teen the officer was chasing jumped from some bushes and struggled with the officer. » Man who fired at off duty St. Louis police officer shot and killed » News -- GOPUSA
October 9, 201411 yr Assistant Police Chief Alfred Adkins said the teen the officer was chasing jumped from some bushes and struggled with the officer. » Man who fired at off duty St. Louis police officer shot and killed » News -- GOPUSA :thumb:
October 10, 201411 yr I don't care what anyone says, if someone is willing to fire at an officer, they will fire at ANYONE, and I wouldn't care if the officer(s) fire 100, or 200, or more shots to him or in him. Anyone who is willing to shoot at an officer is a danger!
October 10, 201411 yr Seems pretty cut and dry to me. Officer acted appropriately. Agree based on what I've heard. biggest issue I see is that cop was off duty.
October 10, 201411 yr Pepper spray and mace tonite. I don't think they will ever recover. I feel like something really bad is coming up soon. Too much tension.
October 10, 201411 yr If the cop wasn't off duty, it seems like it would be crystal clear. Not a good situation either way.
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