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Originally posted by Food Eater Lad
I have a simple solution to this; dont pull a knife on a cop, or anyone for that matter.
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I have to agree with FEL. This is not at all an obvious example of police going "too far" to stop a criminal. This guy had a knife, and slashed at the cop, and fully deserved two shots in the chest. I'd much rather this guy die, than one of our officers who are putting their lives in danger every day.
For individuals with carry permits, we are not allowed to use deadly force unless we feel our lives or the lives of others are in immediate danger -- some weirdo pulling a knife and stabbing us would qualify. I don't see why police should be forced to deal less harshly with people who are threatening their lives.