Gun Control & RKBA
Related: About this forumCleveland police officers named in Saturday's shooting, on paid administrative leave
Officers Mark Worsencroft and Alfred Johnson said they approached the man and demanded he put his hands up. The officers said the man did comply, but then lowered his hands and reached towards his waist.
Worsencroft pulled out his gun and shot 27-year-old Randell Scott Jr. once in the stomach. Scott was taken to MetroHealth Medical Center where his family said he remains in critical condition.
Police said Scott did have a valid Ohio CCW permit, but is being investigated for having weapons while intoxicated.
http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/news/local_news/cleveland_metro/cleveland-police-officers-named-in-saturdays-shooting-on-paid-administrative-leave#ixzz29O4w6PxW
ileus
(15,396 posts)Add drinking while carrying to the list of dumb things not to do.
glacierbay
(2,477 posts)I don't get the point you're trying to make. Administrative leave w/pay is SOP for all LE agencies after a shooting. Sounds like this was a righteous shoot and the officer should be back on the job pretty soon.
SecularMotion
(7,981 posts)ManiacJoe
(10,136 posts)But you knew that already.
glacierbay
(2,477 posts)as would most others here, what it does is at least give the person a fighting chance if it comes down to a situation where lethal force might be needed to save their life.
A gun is not a be all, end all safety device, it's just an option, the best tool you have is your brain inside your noggin.
AtheistCrusader
(33,982 posts)Which he was doing. His permit will be revoked.
I suppose you imagine this is some sort of reflection on the other 8+ million CPL holders?
SecularMotion
(7,981 posts)Gun owners: Don't shoot me, I'm just the messenger. I must warn you, though, that the findings on gun ownership and risky alcohol behaviors published this week in the British Medical Journal do not paint an altogether flattering picture.
http://articles.latimes.com/2011/jun/16/news/la-heb-guns-alcohol-gunowners-risk-taking-20110615
gejohnston
(17,502 posts)Just the press release. Problem is, how did they conduct this study?
AtheistCrusader
(33,982 posts)If you want the 'problem' reduced, enforce the law. No different than dealing with drunken drivers. Some people have a propensity to break the law. By all means, run them in.
4th law of robotics
(6,801 posts)sometimes they show up and shoot the wrong guy.
Do you still it's wise to call the police even though they have a less than 100% success rate in keeping you safe?
petronius
(26,603 posts)"Don't drink and fill-in-the-blank."
Hope the man recovers, and that the whole thing is investigated thoroughly and fairly...
Eleanors38
(18,318 posts)4th law of robotics
(6,801 posts)Oddly enough drunken madlibs is acceptable.