Shooting a guy for stealing a TV set, back in the 70’s....hmmm it probably weighed at least 15-25 pounds back then, depending on the smaller sets. All the cops had to do was chase him a little while more and he probably would’ve drop it and split (or fired a warning shot?). He dropped it anyway when he was shot I’m sure, and the TV was damaged anyway. And to take the risk at shooting someone for shoplifting (not a particularly violent crime last I checked) on a crowded sidewalk? Either the cop was an excellent shot or damn lucky no one else was hit.
HeH..Heh..I’ve got a HD tv thats a picture tube style. I f someone RUNS with this damn thing ,he can HAVE it, I want no part of him!!:)