Cops open fire on van....that backfired

[madengr]

http://kshb.m0bl.net/w/main/story/15812287/

Aaron Heintzelman
Nov 12, 2010 2:56 p.m.

Investigators say what police thought were gunshots intended for them was actually a van backfiring.

Officers were called to the area of Interstate 435 and Gregory Boulevard just before 6 p.m. Thursday on a report of shots being fired from a white van.

When they arrived, they saw a white van parked on the side of the road on Gregory Boulevard. As officers were getting out of their vehicle, they heard what they thought were gunshots.

Both officers fired their weapons at the van. Moments later, they realized the sound they heard was actually the van backfiring.

Nobody was injured in the incident, but police say the officers shot out the window of their patrol car.

The driver of the van was not armed. Police said they were continuing to investigate the incident.

 

[Dripping Rain]

nice. I guess they will get a slap on the wrist, and told to be good facists next time by actually killing the van driver and planting a gun on the body

But in all seriousness Thank God no one was hurt

 

[Anti Federalist]

Nobody was injured in the incident, but police say the officers shot out the window of their patrol car

Braack...I'm at a loss for words...

See, it's the training.

"A hostile has opened fire on us!!! Light him up!!!!"

Without even knowing what they were shooting through or shooting at!!!!!!

 

[oyarde]

http://kshb.m0bl.net/w/main/story/15812287/

rookies ?

 

[KCIndy]

Sounds almost like a PTSD reaction, except that combat vets would probably have the sense NOT to shoot out their own windows.

 

[PreDeadMan]

Imagine if people were allowed to act like cops.... you're walking down the street you hear a noise you start shooting in the direction you think the noise is coming from.... and you kill some innocent people.... hm oh well they shouldn't have made noise!... they.. THEY WERE A THREAT TO MY LIFE!..... GIVE THIS MAN A RAISE AND A BIGGER GUN!!

 

[pcosmar]

Imagine if people were allowed to act like cops.... you're walking down the street you hear a noise you start shooting in the direction you think the noise is coming from.... and you kill some innocent people.... hm oh well they shouldn't have made noise!... they.. THEY WERE A THREAT TO MY LIFE!..... GIVE THIS MAN A RAISE AND A BIGGER GUN!!

There are four rules that most intelligent gun owners follow.

The police as a rule do not.

1. All guns are always loaded.
2. Never point the gun at anything you are not willing to destroy.
3. Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on target (and you have made the decision to shoot).
4. Be sure of your target and what is beyond it.

Rule 4. Be sure of your target and what is beyond it.
Is often completely ignored.

 

[awake]

We teach millions of people every day how to do CPR ( a responsible act of pulmonary resuscitation) It saves numerous lives every day because people were informed and trained on the proper use of the techniques. Why is it not the same for responsible gun use in self defense of oneself and others?...

Oh ya, the police are only interested in preserving their monopoly by disarming you to make you an easier victim from which you will beg them with the utmost enthusiasm.

 

[AGRP]

I guess this proves why officers should be the only people to carry guns.

 

[james1906]

And to think "gun control advocates" support this.

 

[youngbuck]

Imagine if people were allowed to act like cops.... you're walking down the street you hear a noise you start shooting in the direction you think the noise is coming from.... and you kill some innocent people.... hm oh well they shouldn't have made noise!... they.. THEY WERE A THREAT TO MY LIFE!..... GIVE THIS MAN A RAISE AND A BIGGER GUN!!

Exactly! What if it were you or me that fired at a vehicle for backfiring? Bunch of double standard bullshit...

 

[AGRP]

Imagine if people were allowed to act like cops.... you're walking down the street you hear a noise you start shooting in the direction you think the noise is coming from.... and you kill some innocent people.... hm oh well they shouldn't have made noise!... they.. THEY WERE A THREAT TO MY LIFE!..... GIVE THIS MAN A RAISE AND A BIGGER GUN!!

I'm happy to see others think like me or vise verse.

I'm usually the first to point out that cops are not above the law ie "What would happen if a citizen did it..."

In this case, at least 12 squad cars would have stormed him and threatened his life before throwing him in jail until they tried him for attempted murder...if the cop was a citizen.

Will this happen to the cop? I don't think so.

 

[Pericles]

Sounds almost like a PTSD reaction, except that combat vets would probably have the sense NOT to shoot out their own windows.

Vets recognize the different sound of rounds going away from you, than being in front of the muzzle with rounds approaching.

 

[Anti Federalist]

Vets recognize the different sound of rounds going away from you, than being in front of the muzzle with rounds approaching.

That ^^^

Not a vet, but been shot at.

Completely different sound.

 

[Carson]

Be a little more understanding if you can.

These guys don't uphold their oaths of office in regards to illegal immigration.

The government as a whole doesn't seem to be operating for the protection of the citizens it was organized too.

It seems to me the orders that control the actions on the house seem to originate outside of our country.

They need to protect themselves.



They have put us in a position where we can't do much to help.

 

[tremendoustie]

And to think "gun control advocates" support this.

 

[Arion45]

This is what happens when one gives power and weapons to damaged soldiers returning from war. They were taught to shoot first without repercussions and ask questions later. In their world we are all the enemy. I can not wait for it all to collapse. It will be a good show.

 

[evilfunnystuff]

Police said they were continuing to investigate the incident.

Investigate what?

I would not be surprised if they are gonna try to charge this guy with something

 

[CCTelander]

That ^^^

Not a vet, but been shot at.

Completely different sound.

And a sound you're NEVER likely to forget, or mistake, as long as you live.

I sure the hell won't.

 

[Promontorium]

This is what happens when one gives power and weapons to damaged soldiers returning from war. They were taught to shoot first without repercussions and ask questions later. In their world we are all the enemy. I can not wait for it all to collapse. It will be a good show.

Where does it say they are "damaged soldiers"?