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submitted 9 months ago by BalpeenHammer to c/newzealand

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[–] BalpeenHammer 1 points 9 months ago (2 children)

Somehow I don't think that justifies an extrajudicial execution by the police.

[–] HerbalGamer@sh.itjust.works 6 points 9 months ago

"The driver presented a firearm to Police and then fled, driving erratically and at high speed," they added.

He did threaten them with a gun.

[–] thevoyagekayaking 3 points 9 months ago (1 children)

What do you think they should have done instead?

[–] BalpeenHammer 1 points 9 months ago (2 children)

Subdue and arrest him.

[–] flambonkscious@sh.itjust.works 5 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Obviously it's way too soon, there's very little details but some strong GTA vibes going on.

It'll be interesting to hear more about it over the rest of the week

[–] thevoyagekayaking 3 points 9 months ago (1 children)

GTA vibes is a good way of putting it actually.

[–] flambonkscious@sh.itjust.works 2 points 9 months ago

It totally feels like my off script benders that always ended badly...

I'm just hoping the media doesn't pull out much 'had a promising league career' BS

[–] thevoyagekayaking 4 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Subdue the armed person, who had just committed multiple violent offenses? Sure thing buddy.

[–] BalpeenHammer 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Yes, that's their job isn't it?

[–] thevoyagekayaking 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

You are truly cooked if you think subduing an armed person like that is a viable option.

[–] BalpeenHammer 1 points 9 months ago

It's been done before.