Posted on 02/26/2014 10:03:47 AM PST by marktwain
An off-duty officer with the Houston Police Department fatally shot a robbery suspect outside a convenience store on Sunday night. The veteran cop was coming to the rescue of a man who was jumped and beaten by two men as he was leaving the store with groceries.
The officer, identified as 22-year Houston Police Department veteran C. Rodriguez, told investigators he noticed two men hiding behind a dumpster outside of the store, arousing his suspicion. He then saw the men jump out and start beating the victim.
Police say Rodriguez rolled down his window and ordered the suspects to stop. It wasn’t entirely clear if the officer already had his gun drawn.
Rather than complying, one of the suspects reportedly lifted up his shirt to show the cop his own gun and started walking towards him in a threatening manner.
(Excerpt) Read more at theblaze.com ...
The cop’s programming took over. Citizen with a gun...must kill.
Never leave home without a "throw down."
I doubt it:
The suspect, identified as 17-year-old Oscar Gaspar, reportedly ran into a nearby home where he died.
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The “Holder’s People” comments are getting a little old, don’t you think?
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