News No Charges in Wal-Mart BB Gun Shooting - Page 19

Skyy God · 09-24-2014, 01:38 PM

Watch the video. Dude's just shopping for pet food, swinging a BB gun, and minding his own business. Then, BAM.

Apparently the Dayton PD trains their officers to murder people.

http://www.whio.com/videos/news/walm...ptures/vCtB6Z/

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A special grand jury called to review evidence in the fatal shooting of John Crawford III, killed by police in an Ohio Walmart while carrying a BB gun from store's shelves, decided today that no officers involved in the shooting will be indicted.

Surveillance video from Crawford's shooting—previously unavailable to the public—shows Crawford walking around the store while talking on the phone, with the BB gun at his side or on his shoulder. The disturbing video then shows an officer rushing toward Crawford with his gun drawn before shooting him.

Though the special grand jury reportedly considered charging the officers with murder, reckless homicide, or negligent homicide, WHIO reports the jury ultimately decided not to indict the officers involved in the shooting, finding their actions were justified.

Vince Pope, attorney for the officers involved in the shooting, released a statement following the decision:

"I believe the grand jury's decision, it's absolutely the right decision, that the officers acted well within their training."

Derrick Foward, president of the Dayton Unit NAACP, also released a statement:

"The Special Grand Jury in Greene County made the wrong decision. It's a sad day in the history of Dayton."

Foward added the NAACP will call for a complete investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice.

http://gawker.com/no-indictments-aga...oot-1638642197

**LoneWolf** · 09-25-2014, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

I've never seen any of them packaged. Ever.

You must go to WalMart blindfolded.

KCUnited · 09-25-2014, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Mennonite

I would love to hear your opinion of this video:

I'm sure you have some insane reason to excuse the cop's actions.

this is my first time seeing this. Did this guy really pop off 4 shots and the "suspect" is still laying on the ground going "Why'd you shoot me?" This has to be the Matt Cassel of cops.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 09-25-2014, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by LoneWolf

You must go to WalMart blindfolded.

Not at all. I haven't been in that section in 15 years. Good to see it's changed. Now I'm really curious why that gun wasn't packaged up. That changes things slightly, however no one could justify what happened... Don't be a passive aggressive dick either. Just tell me I'm a ****ing moron and get on with it.

**LoneWolf** · 09-25-2014, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

Not at all. I haven't been in that section in 15 years. Good to see it's changed. Now I'm really curious why that gun wasn't packaged up. That changes things slightly, however no one could justify what happened... Don't be a passive aggressive dick either. Just tell me I'm a ****ing moron and get on with it.

To be fair, other posters have said they have seen BB guns not packaged at WalMart. So if in fact you are a moron, you've got plenty of company on the short bus.

crazycoffey · 09-25-2014, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

Let me throw one more thing out there. I believe wholeheartedly that 95+% of cops out there are good guys. I've NEVER had a bad encounter, and I've had some contact with police over traffic stops, neighborhood drama (that's never included me, but I've been witness too) and once I was even stopped and frisked because I "looked like a potential suspect". But only an idiot, or someone with an agenda would see everything going on these days and think there's no problem at all.

I agree, but I think the problem starts with disrespect for authority figures, and confusing equal human rights with "black rights". Like they're two different things.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 09-25-2014, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by LoneWolf

To be fair, other posters have said they have seen BB guns not packaged at WalMart. So if in fact you are a moron, you've got plenty of company on the short bus.

At least I'm not alone!

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Originally Posted by crazycoffey

I agree, but I think the problem starts with disrespect for authority figures, and confusing equal human rights with "black rights". Like they're two different things.

I agree. I'm not even trying to focus on the whole black thing. I do however try and be compassionate to the idea that life would suck if I had to be even more nervous around police officers than I already am, and I really can't blame black people for feeling that way. That said, you and I have discussed this before. Even as a cop you've told me you get nervous when they're behind you running your plates!

All it takes is the wrong guy to be having a really bad day, and my life can be ruined or even over no matter how respectful I am.

listopencil · 09-25-2014, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

As far as the board "never forgetting" the way the mods and I handled yesterday's incident...

Oh darn, did I miss some drama?

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 09-25-2014, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by listopencil

Oh darn, did I miss some drama?

It's the animals thread in DC. Total parody thread, and someone reported it as racism. Gonzo and I proceeded to go in and make fun of white people. As a white guy, I thought that was totally allowed.

listopencil · 09-25-2014, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by LoneWolf

To be fair, other posters have said they have seen BB guns not packaged at WalMart. So if in fact you are a moron, you've got plenty of company on the short bus.

Wal Mart carries a huge variety of BB guns, pellet guns and other compressed air guns. They come in a wide variety of packaging, from boxes to display crates to blister packs to none at all.

Skyy God · 09-25-2014, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by crazycoffey

I agree, but I think the problem starts with disrespect for authority figures, and confusing equal human rights with "black rights". Like they're two different things.

Oh, so you're one of the "5%" that decides to throw a legally-sanctioned tantrum if your Authoritah is disrespected. Good to know.

listopencil · 09-25-2014, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

It's the animals thread in DC. Total parody thread, and someone reported it as racism. Gonzo and I proceeded to go in and make fun of white people. As a white guy, I thought that was totally allowed.

Well, shit, I can't make fun of white people anymore?

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 09-25-2014, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by listopencil

Wal Mart carries a huge variety of BB guns, pellet guns and other compressed air guns. They come in a wide variety of packaging, from boxes to display crates to blister packs to none at all.

HA!

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 09-25-2014, 05:06 PM

**Baby Lee** · 09-25-2014, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

Oh, I get it now. See, I was really confused because I KNOW you're an intelligent individual. I'm not condoning racism in any way, shape, or form. I'm not even condoning the trolling (although I think it's hilarious, and always have). What I'm saying is, until you've lived your life in a constant state of fear everytime you're around people who you help pay to protect, and serve you, then you really don't have any idea of what it's like to have too go through that. You don't have to care, be compassionate, or anything else. Just remember that when it's YOUR rights that are trampled all over, don't condemn humanity for being the same asshole that you are when they don't give a **** about you.

As far as the board "never forgetting" the way the mods and I handled yesterday's incident, you're right. They won't. They'll always remember who the gigantic pussies are, who the racists are, and those unique individuals (90+%) of them that are both. I'm okay with that.

It's funny to me too. Native NEVER reports the racial vitriol spewed his way unless he is specifically asked too, yet all the poor, disheveled, put on upon white folks whose lives are ruined by those mean, and nasty words every day report that shit 3-4 times a week. I know Native gets ten times more of it than he dishes out. AND TO BE CLEAR I'M NOT CONDONING HIS BULLSHIT EITHER! But no one hears anything they don't want to hear.

And FTR as well, I've never reported anything of any sort to any mod. I've never put anyone on ignore. And I've consistently for my entire time here been anti-ban.

It was just the schism in your reactions to 'this' racism [these ****ers will not stand so long as I draw breath] versus 'that' racism [oh, you little scamps] that struck me.

**Baby Lee** · 09-25-2014, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

At least I'm not alone!

I agree. I'm not even trying to focus on the whole black thing. I do however try and be compassionate to the idea that life would suck if I had to be even more nervous around police officers than I already am, and I really can't blame black people for feeling that way. That said, you and I have discussed this before. Even as a cop you've told me you get nervous when they're behind you running your plates!

All it takes is the wrong guy to be having a really bad day, and my life can be ruined or even over no matter how respectful I am.

Quick question. Do you think officer Wilson should already be behind bars for the cold-blooded willful murder of a completely innocent black man?

If you have the slightest qualms with any verb, noun or adjective in the sentence above, you are as much in Arrow's crosshairs of hate as the rest of us. You're a lying whitewashing cracker who's gonna pay soon.