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NJ - Killdozer redux - Man wrecks cop cars with backhoe before being shot dead

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Nothing yet on what this guy's motivation was, if any.


Man Shot, Killed By Vineland Police Flipped Cruisers, Ambulance With Backhoe, Witnesses Say

https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2...hooting-man-dead-new-jersey-attorney-general/

By CBS3 Staff
December 18, 2021 at 9:44 pm

VINELAND, N.J. (CBS) — A chaotic scene involving a man driving a backhoe into a police SUV is now under investigation by the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office after the incident ended with deadly gunfire. The man, who has not been identified, was shot by a Vineland police officer and later died.

The incident happened around 5:30 a.m. at the Penn Lincoln Mobile Home Park.



Dramatic video shared with CBS3 showed the moments the unidentified driver pushed a police cruiser until it flips onto its side.

Witnesses told CBS3 four vehicles were badly damaged in the rampage- an ambulance, two police SUVs and a red sedan.

According the attorney general who is now investigating, a Vineland officer shot and killed the man who neighbors said was the driver.

They then attempted to render aid but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Theresa Marie sent us these pictures of her now-totaled red sedan.

She said she was heading to work when she saw something in front of her. She slowed down and moved to the side thinking the driver would pass her when she says he decided to strike her car instead.

She was unable to speak with Eyewitness News tonight but said she suffered only minor injuries.

Three Vineland police officers sustained minor injuries during the incident, according to police. They were treated and released.

The investigation is ongoing.
 
I really hope this was a white guy driving that backhoe. It would be completely unjustified to kill a BIPOC person driving a tractor erratically. Is the death penalty for drinking and driving a tractor a standard these days?

Real historical story: Many years ago, I worked with a guy who was in the National Guard during the Watts riots in L.A. A driver tried to breach their perimeter. They opened up with a .50 cal on the vehicle, disabling it. The driver luckily walked away. The next day, with a hangover, the guy came back for his car. He asked them why they shot up his car. He was just driving home on the same street he always drove down, albeit after many drinks.
 
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