Road Rage: Cop shoots and kills man in front of his wife and kids

[green73]

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New Jersey police officer Joseph Walker, 40, was arrested Saturday in Maryland after he allegedly shot and killed a man in the midst of a road rage dispute, even as his wife and three children looked on.

Maryland State Police told CBS Baltimore that Walker killed 36-year-old Joseph Harvey after the two encountered on another on Route 3.

It was not clear what lead to the encounter, but police said several witnesses to the road rage incident called in with details. It escalated into lethal force after both men pulled onto the shoulder and Harvey exited his vehicle with another man and began walking toward Walker’s minivan.

Police added that Walker’s wife and three children were in the car with him at the time. The family was traveling through Maryland back to New Jersey, where Walker works as an officer for the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office.

He’s being held on $1 million bail, facing charges of second-degree murder and manslaughter.

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/06/...an-to-death-as-wife-and-three-kids-looked-on/
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[tod evans]

Cop;

Dead guy;

 

[CaptUSA]

Come on, Al Sharpton... Where is your outrage?

I could imagine the exact same scenario playing out with a role reversal that would drive PoliticsNation's ratings for months.

 

[jkr]

THUG

 

[osan]

One can only wonder how this will work out for the cop, but do not be too surprised if some "deal" is cobbled up to get his filthy bacon out of the greater fire.

I hope he is called to strict account for what he has done, this girly man with a gun.

That aside, need I point out the severe tactical error that the deceased committed when he pulled over and walked toward a strange vehicle under such conditions? Let this be a lesson to everyone of what NEVER to do, most especially when you are not sufficiently endowed with the means of defending yourself. HELLO.

I will also point out so very belaboring the obvious that this is also illustrative of the reasons states have NO AUTHORITY to limit one's right to bear arms at any time, for any reason whatsoever. I would sue the states of NJ and MD for trillions because they denied the man and his family their right to the means of self defense.

If Walker skates on this in any way, I would see him hunted and make damned sure justice was served.

Enough is too much already.

 

[Icymudpuppy]

I don't get why anyone would get that mad. Seriously, unless there was a collision, why would you pull over at all?

 

[otherone]

I don't get why anyone would get that mad. Seriously, unless there was a collision, why would you pull over at all?

testosterone and poor self-esteem are a deadly mix.

 

[seraphson]

Come on, Al Sharpton... Where is your outrage?

I could imagine the exact same scenario playing out with a role reversal that would drive PoliticsNation's ratings for months.

You mean Trayvon Martin and George Zimmerman? Yea, that already happened but you won't see all the huss and fuss happen this go around. Go figure.

 

[Scrapmo]

This was proper police procedure. If he was in uniform and on the clock I have a feeling he would be on paid administrative leave pending investigation, followed with "proper policy was followed."

 

[Origanalist]

testosterone and poor self-esteem are a deadly mix.

Bingo, plus the fact he's accustomed to intimidating people. How DARE that guy stand up to him!

 

[otherone]

Bingo, plus the fact he's accustomed to intimidating people. How DARE that guy stand up to him!

I was referring to all three parties, or any bloated prick that has to prove himself on the highway, Harvey included.

 

[Origanalist]

I was referring to all three parties, or any bloated prick that has to prove himself on the highway, Harvey included.

You may be right, I don't know, I wasn't there. Or it could be the cop was intimidating him. It takes two to tango, but I don't like getting pushed around either.

 

[Nirvikalpa]

testosterone and poor self-esteem are a deadly mix.

If I said that, how many neg-reps would I get, despite it being entirely accurate?

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NJ cop. 'Nuff said.

 

[otherone]

If I said that, how many neg-reps would I get, despite it being entirely accurate?

Sure, let's make this about YOU.

 

[angelatc]

The dead guy was approaching the guy in the minivan? Cop or not, didnt he have a right to defend himself?

 

[tod evans]

The dead guy was approaching the guy in the minivan? Cop or not, didnt he have a right to defend himself?

Wut?

Defence from an approach...

 

[otherone]

The dead guy was approaching the guy in the minivan? Cop or not, didnt he have a right to defend himself?

Actually, TWO pissed off guys got out of Harvey's vehicle and approached the minivan.

 

[ClydeCoulter]

Wut?

Defence from an approach...

It says 2 guys got out and approached him.
He should have driven away...I might get my weapon handy if approached by 2 guys that were pissed, but, de-escalation should be sought.

 

[TheTexan]

No video? Didn't happen

I guess we'll see just how many witnesses are needed to become an exception to that rule

 

[ClydeCoulter]

From the video, it sounds like their vehicles made contact, one from a merge lane.
I assume, it started as a "stop and see if we need to exchange insurance info" type of moment, for Walker (the cop).
Two guys get out of the other car and approach Walker's car...
I didn't see any other details.