Man Shot Dead By Police In London
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Man with crossbow trying to force his way into a house was shot dead by police.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-68137...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-68137...
s1962a said:
On the face of it, sounds like the right course of action if the suspect was armed. No further details at the moment it seems.
This.Like all police deaths there will be an investigation but no cause to think it's anything but what is being claimed. Hope the officers involved are alright.
It's a good thing that in the UK that a police shooting is so rare that one death without any suspicious circumstances makes the news.
I read this article this morning, and it seems likely that someone's life was at-risk.
I did spot this at the bottom though
On the face of it it sounded ridiculous, but then I realised the guy basically used the police to commit suicide. Seems a pretty selfish thing to do to a police officer.
I did spot this at the bottom though
BBC article said:
The most recent fatal shooting by the Met Police was that of Giedrius Vasiljevas, 40, who died at his home in Dagenham, east London, in November after calling 999 to say he had loaded guns and wanted to take his own life.
I don't remember that incident getting much coverage. On the face of it it sounded ridiculous, but then I realised the guy basically used the police to commit suicide. Seems a pretty selfish thing to do to a police officer.
Ian Geary said:
I read this article this morning, and it seems likely that someone's life was at-risk.
I did spot this at the bottom though
On the face of it it sounded ridiculous, but then I realised the guy basically used the police to commit suicide. Seems a pretty selfish thing to do to a police officer.
It’s a regular thing in the US.I did spot this at the bottom though
BBC article said:
The most recent fatal shooting by the Met Police was that of Giedrius Vasiljevas, 40, who died at his home in Dagenham, east London, in November after calling 999 to say he had loaded guns and wanted to take his own life.
I don't remember that incident getting much coverage. On the face of it it sounded ridiculous, but then I realised the guy basically used the police to commit suicide. Seems a pretty selfish thing to do to a police officer.
andyA700 said:
XCP said:
Reportedly he was armed with a knife, a hatchet, a sword and a crossbow.
What we have to ask ourselves though, just to be absolutely sure - was it just a coincidence that he had all those weapons with him at the same time?Just asking for a friend.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-68152...
Known to the services.
Known to the services.
article said:
A man shot dead by police after breaking into a south London home armed with weapons including a crossbow was a convicted stalker who was banned from entering the road where he was shot.
andyA700 said:
XCP said:
Reportedly he was armed with a knife, a hatchet, a sword and a crossbow.
What we have to ask ourselves though, just to be absolutely sure - was it just a coincidence that he had all those weapons with him at the same time?Just asking for a friend.
J4CKO said:
A bit uncomfortable to say, but sod it, anyone else think "Phew, he was white" ?
And then, though you dont want to hear of anyone being shot, you hear crossbow and convicted stalker and think fair dos, Police doing Police things, you f
k about, you find out as they say.
I assumed he was white from the outset, judging from the lack of any public outrage. Not saying there should have been any. Sounds justified as far as we know so far.And then, though you dont want to hear of anyone being shot, you hear crossbow and convicted stalker and think fair dos, Police doing Police things, you f
k about, you find out as they say.Biggy Stardust said:
andyA700 said:
XCP said:
Reportedly he was armed with a knife, a hatchet, a sword and a crossbow.
What we have to ask ourselves though, just to be absolutely sure - was it just a coincidence that he had all those weapons with him at the same time?Just asking for a friend.
"I firmly believe their actions prevented further loss of life."
pork911 said:
Don't know why any need to wait for IOPC to investigate since the Met Police's Assistant Commissioner Matt Twist said
"I firmly believe their actions prevented further loss of life."
Have they ever fibbed in the past to excuse killing someone?"I firmly believe their actions prevented further loss of life."
Their word is not good without corroboration. If the guy genuinely had these items then fair play but evidence is required.
Biggy Stardust said:
Have they ever fibbed in the past to excuse killing someone?
Their word is not good without corroboration. If the guy genuinely had these items then fair play but evidence is required.
I know you’re absolutely right.Their word is not good without corroboration. If the guy genuinely had these items then fair play but evidence is required.
It’s the third time this week alone that Police have randomly broken into someone’s house at 5.30am and shot dead the occupant and then planted a crossbow, knives and body armour on them
Amazingly they even managed to get local residents not only call them but also film them murdering the innocent occupant
It’s impressive how they managed it don’t you think?
Earthdweller said:
Biggy Stardust said:
Have they ever fibbed in the past to excuse killing someone?
Their word is not good without corroboration. If the guy genuinely had these items then fair play but evidence is required.
I know you’re absolutely right.Their word is not good without corroboration. If the guy genuinely had these items then fair play but evidence is required.
It’s the third time this week alone that Police have randomly broken into someone’s house at 5.30am and shot dead the occupant and then planted a crossbow, knives and body armour on them
Amazingly they even managed to get local residents not only call them but also film them murdering the innocent occupant
It’s impressive how they managed it don’t you think?
J4CKO said:
A bit uncomfortable to say, but sod it, anyone else think "Phew, he was white" ?
And then, though you dont want to hear of anyone being shot, you hear crossbow and convicted stalker and think fair dos, Police doing Police things, you fk about, you find out as they say.
yes definatelyAnd then, though you dont want to hear of anyone being shot, you hear crossbow and convicted stalker and think fair dos, Police doing Police things, you f
k about, you find out as they say.but youll get shouted down on here for saying it
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