August 12, 201511 yr Anyone been following the Christian Taylor shooting in Arlington, TX? Initial story: Taylor came onto a car lot after midnight. Security company watching video called police saying a man was breaking into a car. Suspect then drove his own car through the front of the dealership and ended up inside. Police show up , scuffle ensues, rookie officer shoots and kills Taylor. Video was released that showed Taylor on the lot. Looked to be "on something." However, we could not see what happened with the police. Story comes out today that Arlington PD fired the rookie officer for lying and for shooting. He never came into contact with Taylor - never got within 10 feet. Saw a "bulge" in his pocket and assumed it was a gun. Fired a few teams and killed him. Arlington PD does not wear a body camera.
August 12, 201511 yr Author Surveillance video. Surveillance video shows Christian Taylor jumping on car before police shooting.
August 12, 201511 yr I saw the video yesterday on tv. But didn't see video of the actual shooting so I guess that doesn't exist. Was the officer required to take a polygraph? How did they figure he lied?
August 12, 201511 yr I saw the video yesterday on tv. But didn't see video of the actual shooting so I guess that doesn't exist. Was the officer required to take a polygraph? How did they figure he lied? Gil Grissom says the evidence never lies. :thumb:
August 12, 201511 yr Author I saw the video yesterday on tv. But didn't see video of the actual shooting so I guess that doesn't exist. Was the officer required to take a polygraph? How did they figure he lied? Sounds like the office admitted to it. He was told to "establish a perimeter" but , instead, went into the dealership. He said he was afraid he would overpowered and that's why he fired.
August 12, 201511 yr Sounds like the office admitted to it. He was told to "establish a perimeter" but , instead, went into the dealership. He said he was afraid he would overpowered and that's why he fired. Rookie officer still in training, correct?
August 13, 201511 yr His training officer heard the "pop" and assumed the rookie discharged his Taser and not that he had fired a shot. They said he "went in alone without an arrest plan."
August 23, 201511 yr That poor young victim all he was doing was destroying someones business. Just another law abiding citizen falling at the hands of the evil police.
August 23, 201511 yr Author That poor young victim all he was doing was destroying someones business. Just another law abiding citizen falling at the hands of the evil police. Irrelevant.
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