Cops caught on camera 'executing' criminal (WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT)

[Milano]

criminals will continue to get convicted at a rate of 6% or something crazy, and the rest of us will continue to die daily.

Yeah, that is all better now. all fixed. all is well again in lalaland

 

[quovadis]

The video is a little disturbing in regards to the actions of the criminal (firing at police) and the police. Was the police's actions justified up until the point the gun of the suspect is out of reach? probably. After that point I think is where the concern should be especially since the final shot appears to be an execution. Surely the police should've removed the gun from reach, subdued the criminal who was clearly immobilized and handcuffed him etc? I think anyone who's been a victim of violent crime would have no sympathy for the criminal however police are not executioners nor was the final shot warranted or necessary under the circumstances.

 

[D3x!]

The video is a little disturbing in regards to the actions of the criminal (firing at police) and the police. Was the police's actions justified up until the point the gun of the suspect is out of reach? probably. After that point I think is where the concern should be especially since the final shot appears to be an execution. Surely the police should've removed the gun from reach, subdued the criminal who was clearly immobilized and handcuffed him etc? I think anyone who's been a victim of violent crime would have no sympathy for the criminal however police are not executioners nor was the final shot warranted or necessary under the circumstances.

i quite enjoyed it

 

[WaxLyrical]

Definitely overkill by the cops but given the amount of cop killings happening at the moment, as well as the fact that this animal fired at the cops earlier, I don't blame the cop.

Adrenaline must've been very high knowing that he could've been dead just like one his many colleagues in 2015.

Lots of tax payers money was saved on medical, court and jail.

 

[Milano]

Lots of tax payers money was saved on medical, court and jail.

R3 million saved by avoiding a 25 year prison term. Government has already decided to save us most of the R3 million by putting the criminal back on the streets within 2 years. Ignoring the citizen's constitutional right to safety. A great financial saving. But government has in effect said to us that life is cheap, so what if an offender repeats, life is cheap, as evident by the thousands of repeat murderers on early release. All the cop is saying is, 'yes ANC, life is cheap, but mine is with more than this scumbag's life'. If that is not moral then I don't know what is.

 

[XennoX]

When the cops behave as executioners and not cops we should all be worried.

When the police throw the rule of law and justice out the window then we'd better be worried, because no one is safe when they become a law unto themselves

These 2 points are the crux of the matter.

The police became a law unto themselves and violated the rights of a person living in this country, criminal or not. Sure, shoot back at the guy because he attempted to take your life, but to execute him? That's murder in cold blood. Justice needs to be served on that constable.

 

[Bernie]

Definitely overkill by the cops but given the amount of cop killings happening at the moment, as well as the fact that this animal fired at the cops earlier, I don't blame the cop.

Adrenaline must've been very high knowing that he could've been dead just like one his many colleagues in 2015.

Lots of tax payers money was saved on medical, court and jail.

A lot of tax money is now going to be used against the cops, probably more than what otherwise would have been. But I get your point though.

 

[Space_Chief]

These 2 points are the crux of the matter.

The police became a law unto themselves and violated the rights of a person living in this country, criminal or not. Sure, shoot back at the guy because he attempted to take your life, but to execute him? That's murder in cold blood. Justice needs to be served on that constable.

The police of this country are made up of human beings like you and me. I don't know about you but while my job is quite stressful at times and I am responsible for things which may have grave consequences for many if I screw up, my life is usually not anywhere near in danger as much as these cops lives are and sometimes I also lose my temper. It's easy to point fingers but people are people and nobody is superhuman. If there are multi-factorial reasons for crime in SA including apartheid, high violence and stress, then so there are also reasons for cops behaving like this as well, including apartheid and high violence and stress levels.

 

[DA-LION-619]

If someone shot at me, I'd be pissed too.

 

[darkknightlives]

Well done to the cops!

 

[Spliffcat]

+

 

[ponder]

I find it quite sickening that people actually support this kind of behaviour. Christ that could be you next.

 

[AntiGanda]

Watch the Facebook vid clip, the suspect was definitely armed when cop shot him. The reporter's narrative is somewhat inaccurate.

Armed means it's in your hand, not lying in the grass out of reach.

 

[WaxLyrical]

A lot of tax money is now going to be used against the cops, probably more than what otherwise would have been. But I get your point though.

The media have sensationalized it by not showing the full video and the threat this man posed. Already took a few bullets to stop him from firing further shots they just needed to finish him off.

Open and shut case against a probable cop killer so not much will be spent.

 

[ponder]

The media have sensationalized it by not showing the full video and the threat this man posed. Already took a few bullets to stop him from firing further shots they just needed to finish him off.

Open and shut case against a probable cop killer so not much will be spent.

It doesn't matter, he was unarmed & executed.

 

[Azbubu]

Irresponsible of the media to use the term "criminal" in the title and then omit to mention the deceased was previously found guilty in a court of law. Perpetrator is more appropriate.

Not sure I follow your semantics.

Edit. Oh you mean he's not a criminal since he's not been found guilty of anything.

 

[Jings]

Not sure I follow your semantics.

Edit. Oh you mean he's not a criminal since he's not been found guilty of anything.

Maybe the deceased has a criminal record but it wasn't mentioned in the article.

 

[WaxLyrical]

It doesn't matter, he was unarmed & executed.

You make it sound like he was an American journalist.
He made no attempt whatsoever to surrender just wanted to keep on shooting and running. As he went down and dropped the gun it was over. Cops made sure hell never fire on an officer ever again.

 

[Fudzy]

Said Burger: "It is clear that this suspect no longer posed a threat of serious violence to the arrester or any other person. The moment that qualification falls away, it means the use of deadly force must stop immediately."

Burger said that in terms of police conduct regulations, the officers at the scene at Harvey Street appeared to be guilty of four infractions:

- Shooting a suspect who does not pose a threat of harm;
- Kicking and assaulting a suspect who does not pose a threat;
- Watching and not stopping their colleague from shooting a suspect who did not pose any danger; and
- Failing to offer medical assistance to the injured suspect.

http://www.timeslive.co.za/sundayti...ra-executing-criminal-WARNING-GRAPHIC-CONTENT

 

[Mephisto_Helix]

The bleeding heart bullshyte in here is typical. Oh you could be next, yeah well if you fire at police like an idiot, good, be next.
Less scum on the streets not being supported by taxes
/care