Gothamist: Stolen Car Hits Cop, Cop's Gun "Accidentally" Discharges and Fatally Hits Suspect

NannyState

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:23:25 -0500

These wonderful "accidents" are all too rare. Too many officers draw their weapons with such deliberate care and caution that boo boos just don't happen. All we ask for is a little more spontaneity out there, guys...so long as it's kinda aimed in the right direction.

UnrepentantFenian

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:41:31 -0500

@ Zodak. HE WAS DRIVING A STOLEN CAR! He was no on his way to choir practice. Fuck him. He is a thief who takes stuff from people like you and me because he is too lazy to work for it. He doesn't count. The cops did what his mother should have - aborted him.

Politburo

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 12:38:08 -0500

"the NYPD probably doesn't want to be known as shooting someone in the back." A little late for that...

zodak

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 12:12:58 -0500

"Don't steal cars and run from the cops and you won't find yourself staring at the business end of a police firearm." he was shot in the back. reading comprehension, you lack it.

djwerdna

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 11:11:42 -0500

"Well, he's kind of had it in for me ever since I accidentally ran over his dog. Actually, replace "accidentally" with "repeatedly," and replace "dog" with "son." - Lionel Hutz

eyekantspel

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 10:48:23 -0500

I believe it might have been an accident. When the police are deliberately shooting at you, it takes around 50 bullets to hit the mark.

longacre

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 10:42:29 -0500

the NYPD probably doesn't want to be known as shooting someone in the back. Or maybe it really was an accident.

JacqueMehoff

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 10:41:44 -0500

o rly? I'd wish you'd learn to read more.

Snoopy

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 10:37:47 -0500

Some stories do have a happy ending. I hope the owner of the car had glass insurance. What about the hole in the seat cover?

JacqueMehoff

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 10:31:46 -0500

my my what have we got here. thankfully Pb is still available to everyone. with regards to the NYPD it's always an "accident". oops did your face hit the steps, accident.

UnrepentantFenian

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 10:23:43 -0500

Fuck you Jen Chung. "Accidentally". I hope a cop "accidentally" pushes you in front of a bus. Who are you going to call when your worst nightmares are realized and some skell is trying to break in to your apartment to sodomize you? You're douchebag hipster boyfriend? I'm sure he looks real imposing in his skinny jeans. Don't steal cars and run from the cops and you won't find yourself staring at the business end of a police firearm. When you walk, talk, dress, and act like a thug; don't be surprised when you're treated like one.

Editrixie

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 10:15:34 -0500

At least this time there were witnesses.

zodak

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 09:57:34 -0500

oops, did i just shoot you in the back? my bad.

edEx

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 09:34:57 -0500

two things i love: Karma and boomerangs

Jen Chung

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 08:59:06 -0500

The police say it was accidental. Also, the bullet apparently hit the suspect in the back, so even though he had allegedly hit a police officer, the NYPD probably doesn't want to be known as shooting someone in the back.

smokedgouda

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 08:51:40 -0500

Why have to say it "accidentally" went off if the suspect is trying to run you over? It seems like a good reason to shoot someone if they are trying to kill you.