Victorian Cops shoot axeman dead
Feb 21st 2007, 9:52 pm
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Victorian Cops shoot axeman dead
Although Victoria is the sensible state, they do have a reputation for cops shooting people dead.
A fair few this last few years.
They've just shot dead a man with an axe- without knowing the exact circumstances I can't really comment but I will say it sounds a tad over the top unless of course he was about to chuck it at someone or rushed someone.
Apparently, they had to shoot him dead - a disabling injury would not have been justifiable - "I was only a bit scared for my life".
One technical argument I've heard is that it has been commented that VIC coppers feel outgunned with their revolvers when the crims have 13(etc) shot semis and so are more likely to use them. (semis are about to be issued).
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A fair few this last few years.
They've just shot dead a man with an axe- without knowing the exact circumstances I can't really comment but I will say it sounds a tad over the top unless of course he was about to chuck it at someone or rushed someone.
Apparently, they had to shoot him dead - a disabling injury would not have been justifiable - "I was only a bit scared for my life".
One technical argument I've heard is that it has been commented that VIC coppers feel outgunned with their revolvers when the crims have 13(etc) shot semis and so are more likely to use them. (semis are about to be issued).
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Feb 21st 2007, 9:53 pm
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Elsewhere in the news : Victorian Cops disarm man with chainsaw
And I thought they used revolvers? (See other post).
Poor man.
Poor man.
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Feb 21st 2007, 10:33 pm
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Re: Victorian Cops shoot axeman dead
Although Victoria is the sensible state, they do have a reputation for cops shooting people dead.
A fair few this last few years.
They've just shot dead a man with an axe- without knowing the exact circumstances I can't really comment but I will say it sounds a tad over the top unless of course he was about to chuck it at someone or rushed someone.
Apparently, they had to shoot him dead - a disabling injury would not have been justifiable - "I was only a bit scared for my life".
One technical argument I've heard is that it has been commented that VIC coppers feel outgunned with their revolvers when the crims have 13(etc) shot semis and so are more likely to use them. (semis are about to be issued).
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A fair few this last few years.
They've just shot dead a man with an axe- without knowing the exact circumstances I can't really comment but I will say it sounds a tad over the top unless of course he was about to chuck it at someone or rushed someone.
Apparently, they had to shoot him dead - a disabling injury would not have been justifiable - "I was only a bit scared for my life".
One technical argument I've heard is that it has been commented that VIC coppers feel outgunned with their revolvers when the crims have 13(etc) shot semis and so are more likely to use them. (semis are about to be issued).
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Last week our 45 minute brand new car was side-swiped outside our property and the culprit drove off. The cops when they came thought it was hilarious and were p...ing themselves!!
Feb 21st 2007, 10:35 pm
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Re: Victorian Cops shoot axeman dead
Yeh why couldn't they just shoot him in the legs. Have to say I have very little respect for the police forces in this country which is a very sad indictment! Mind you it is not surprising when the pass mark for the morality exam that they take when entering the force is dropped to 42%!
Last week our 45 minute brand new car was side-swiped outside our property and the culprit drove off. The cops when they came thought it was hilarious and were p...ing themselves!!
Last week our 45 minute brand new car was side-swiped outside our property and the culprit drove off. The cops when they came thought it was hilarious and were p...ing themselves!!
Don't they call it " death by cop" where someone who wants to committe suicide runs towards a cop with a knife or axe or something to get the cop to shoot them.
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Feb 21st 2007, 10:51 pm
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Re: Victorian Cops shoot axeman dead
Another sad case of a mentally ill person falling through the gaping crack in the Australian healthcare system.
Feb 21st 2007, 10:53 pm
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Feb 21st 2007, 11:10 pm
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Feb 22nd 2007, 1:08 am
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Re: Victorian Cops shoot axeman dead
http://www.theage.com.au/news/nation...733847706.html
Now - this bloke was attacking cars with an axe and when told to put the axe down refused. They sprayed him with pepper spray and he came at the police still. Despite the warning THEN he was shot.
Frankly - if someone is going to be that stupid then they deserve to be shot.
For anyone who thinks that the police should have shot him the leg instead, you try and carefully aim for a limb which you have every chance of missing whilst someone is coming at you with an axe. This is not TV.
Well done those police officers.
Now - this bloke was attacking cars with an axe and when told to put the axe down refused. They sprayed him with pepper spray and he came at the police still. Despite the warning THEN he was shot.
Frankly - if someone is going to be that stupid then they deserve to be shot.
For anyone who thinks that the police should have shot him the leg instead, you try and carefully aim for a limb which you have every chance of missing whilst someone is coming at you with an axe. This is not TV.
Well done those police officers.
Feb 22nd 2007, 1:17 am
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Re: Victorian Cops shoot axeman dead
http://www.theage.com.au/news/nation...733847706.html
Now - this bloke was attacking cars with an axe and when told to put the axe down refused. They sprayed him with pepper spray and he came at the police still. Despite the warning THEN he was shot.
Frankly - if someone is going to be that stupid then they deserve to be shot.
For anyone who thinks that the police should have shot him the leg instead, you try and carefully aim for a limb which you have every chance of missing whilst someone is coming at you with an axe. This is not TV.
Well done those police officers.
Now - this bloke was attacking cars with an axe and when told to put the axe down refused. They sprayed him with pepper spray and he came at the police still. Despite the warning THEN he was shot.
Frankly - if someone is going to be that stupid then they deserve to be shot.
For anyone who thinks that the police should have shot him the leg instead, you try and carefully aim for a limb which you have every chance of missing whilst someone is coming at you with an axe. This is not TV.
Well done those police officers.
We were not there, we can't judge factors like how far, how fast he was closing, simple as that.
Feb 22nd 2007, 2:06 am
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Re: Victorian Cops shoot axeman dead
A friend of mine was a Victorian Police officer for 11 years based in Frankston and Dandenong. He is proud of the fact that he never had to draw his gun in anger and talked 5 people with knives into giving them up.
He claims that too many of his colleges were far too keen to pull their weapon at any slightest thing. He also reckons that when he was in it, I think he left about 13 years ago that they were the most corrupt Police force in the Western World.
He claims that too many of his colleges were far too keen to pull their weapon at any slightest thing. He also reckons that when he was in it, I think he left about 13 years ago that they were the most corrupt Police force in the Western World.
Feb 22nd 2007, 2:19 am
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Re: Victorian Cops shoot axeman dead
If someone is coming at you with an axe or knife you shoot to kill.
If you don't want to be killed by the police, don't try and attack them. Simple really!
If you don't want to be killed by the police, don't try and attack them. Simple really!
Feb 22nd 2007, 2:26 am
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Re: Victorian Cops shoot axeman dead
Because I could not imagine the cops coming over and pissing themselves laughing at someones car being side swiped.
What's funny about it?
It's not funny. There is nothing funny about it all. Why would the police, of all people, be laughing at such a thing?
It just makes no sense.
What's funny about it?
It's not funny. There is nothing funny about it all. Why would the police, of all people, be laughing at such a thing?
It just makes no sense.