Quote:You know what, the IPCC will probably remove this known-criminal from blame, but quite frankly if there was a gun about his person or in the vehicle (I believe there was) then I am with plod. People who carry guns and get into all sorts of very illegal activity are probably on borrowed time anyway. Here in Bristol there are frequent drug-gang related killings, often the stiff is implicated in all sorts of crime. I want all these selfish, parasitic, dangerous scumbags off of the streets. They have waived their right to liberty and if shot whilst gun-toting tough luck.The IPCC can only work on the evidence provided. Forensics plus witness statements, and thereby lies the problem. The police themselves are witnesses, and they conspire not to tell the truth. Mark Duggan had threw his gun over a fence, but was shot twice. First wounded then killed.
The police have very specific rules before they can fire. Somebody's life must be in danger. For instance they must believe the victim is about to draw their gun and shoot someone. Believing they have a gun in the car isn't enough.
Yes drug gangs are scum, and they shoot each other. But shooting to kill criminals just to get rid of them isn't right. Otherwise where do you stop? Who decides who it is right to kill, and where do you draw the line? Speeding at 100mph+ is a criminal offense and is putting lives in danger. Perhaps they should be shot?