Shooting on WPT last night???

I thought this was in Pt. Washington. Those are deputies, the police are in DeFuniak Springs.

okay, you are kidding me right? Are you under the impression that a deputy is not part of the police force?

Just saw the update on the news and am praying for his family. I realize now who it was and am glad they have such goods folks (like the ones I saw speaking with the deputy this AM) surrounding them at this horrible time.

If an armed person points a weapon at me with intent to shoot and I am armed, I am aiming for center mass, unless I am a trained marksman in a relaxed situation, especially if this is taking place in a neighborhood where my stray bullet might injure or kill an innocent person.

However, I do agree that from the limited information given in the newspaper, we don't have enough information to make credible judgments on anyone.

okay, you are kidding me right? Are you under the impression that a deputy is not part of the police force?

He's baaaaaack!

Now back to the situation...When the man was walking around with a gun jammed into his own chin, there were negotiations and the subject's wife and daughter were able to move to safety. When you point an AK-47 at a deputy sheriff, police officer, anybody...the time for negotiations has passed.

NA, from this thread and from the "rogue cop" thread, I get the distinct impression that you do not care for law enforcement officers. Even so, remember that they are human beings, just like you and me. The situation last night could have become a bloodbath if the deputy had not reacted to the situation. I have not heard which deputy it was, and I may not even know him, but one thing I will guarantee:

The deputy that fired the fatal shot will see that scene every time he closes his eyes for a very long time, if not the rest of his life.

It is sad it had to happen this way. God bless our guys under the blue lights.

The way I look at it is that I pretty much have the right to have my own opinion, last I heard anyway and who is the he you speak of? And, you don't know me or what I have been through so don't assume anything.

I believe the term is 'suicide by cop'. If you point a weapon at an officer, you are asking for it, plain and simple.