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re: Biker Shootout at the Twin Peaks in Waco, TX
Posted on 5/22/15 at 2:34 pm to uway
Posted on 5/22/15 at 2:34 pm to uway
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They're supposed to arrest people who are breaking or have broken the law. They're not supposed to arrest everybody.
Same applies to shooting people. As difficult a situation as it may have been for police officers, they are not supposed to shoot anyone who isn't a threat.
This Swanton character seems shady as hell to me.
Reports on one of the bikers that was killed say not only was he not a member of and MC, he didn't even own a gun. Guy was a decorated Vietnam Vet.
This post was edited on 5/22/15 at 2:35 pm
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Posted on 5/22/15 at 3:30 pm to Darth_Vader
Feel horrible for the family if he really wasn't in a MC and not a criminal. But just like bad things can happen if you are partying with Crips, bad things can happen if you're partying with Bandidos. Might be wise to avoid knowingly and voluntarily choosing to be in the same place at the same time with those guys.
This post was edited on 5/22/15 at 3:36 pm
Posted on 5/22/15 at 3:57 pm to Darth_Vader
Update
LINK
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Previously Waco Police Spokesman W. Patrick Swanton stated 22 members of law enforcement were present prior to the outbreak of the shooting. Including 10 members of the Waco SWAT unit, 2 sergeants, 1 rookie, the Asst. Police Chief and 4 state troopers.
Newly released information today includes the Waco Police stating 14 Waco PD officers were involved in firing shots which killed 9 bike club members and wounded 18 more.
The 14 officers involved in the gun battle are all now on administrative leave, which is standard protocol in officer-involved shootings, Swanton said. (link)
In addition Sgt Swanton previously stated that all of the 170 arrested bikers were known “criminal gang members”. However, a review by the Associated Press of court records finds at least 115 of the 170 had no police records:
quote:
In addition from a lawsuit filed against Twin Peaks by the neighboring restaurant Don Carlos it is claimed the police fired “thousands of rounds” toward the bikers; striking not only bike club members but also Don Carlos customer vehicles.
LINK
Posted on 5/22/15 at 4:00 pm to Darth_Vader
quote:well whatayaknow ol' Harry here's a soldier
quote:
They're supposed to arrest people who are breaking or have broken the law. They're not supposed to arrest everybody.
Same applies to shooting people. As difficult a situation as it may have been for police officers, they are not supposed to shoot anyone who isn't a threat.
This Swanton character seems shady as hell to me.
Reports on one of the bikers that was killed say not only was he not a member of and MC, he didn't even own a gun. Guy was a decorated Vietnam Vet.
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