Man Throwing Rocks Shot by Trooper

Maryland State Police say a man who threw large rocks at motorists is in serious condition after being shot by a trooper in Cecil County .

[leader]

was it really necessary to use deadly force? for denting a car? really?

[LawmanHdG]

He lunged at the trooper, hands concealed, after being ordered several times to show his hands.

[hmm]

it was known at the time that he was "not in his right mind" so once again, necessary?

[how]

how was it known at that time he was not in his right mind. Did he have it written on a shirt or something? Who could have known that he did not have a gun or not at that time. Later, it was determined he had issues. But at that time how is any one suppose to know that. If he had thrown a bolter at you or your family's vehicle as you were driving down the road and caused a serious accident what would your feelings be then. Yes, it's sad that He was shot. but I wasn't there. Where You??? to know the full true details.

[LawmanHdG]

Justifiable. He was ordered to show his hands, when he lunged, hands concealed, the Trooper did not know if he had a weapon or not. What if he had a knife or any other weapon hidden in there and killed the Trooper?? Would you rather that than the alternative?

[live inns]

the cop did right spit second decision you put yourself in his shoes the duty of the officer is go home alive first and formost

[austinz]

LawmanHdG wrote:

He lunged at the trooper, hands concealed, after being ordered several times to show his hands.

sounds like to me the cop was not in danger also the mans hands was not concealed if he had a large rock in his hand.it sounds alot like the cop was was bored and found a target.i have ben under the gun a few times by hdg police just for walking down franklin st or green st.the officer was fired for being a clown.Dan Calhoun and he bout took down a half decent WOW i said half decent cop daniels with there cowboy ways! back on the topic i think pepper spray would of did the job not a 40 cal!

[LawmanHdG]

He had dropped the rock and placed his hands into his pockets.

[The Avenger]

The man had his right hand continually in his pants pocket and refused to comply with multiple commands to show his hands. The man told one of the drivers whose car he damaged that he had a gun. The man had the rock in his LEFT HAND. You would not bring a knife or in this case Pepper Spray to a Gunfight would you?

Now as to Havre de Grace having Austinz at gunpoint. You reap what you sow, no matter how clownish the HDG cop was, none of them just pull their guns on honest upstanding citizens without cause.

[austnz]

The Avenger wrote:

The man had his right hand continually in his pants pocket and refused to comply with multiple commands to show his hands. The man told one of the drivers whose car he damaged that he had a gun. The man had the rock in his LEFT HAND. You would not bring a knife or in this case Pepper Spray to a Gunfight would you?
Now as to Havre de Grace having Austinz at gunpoint. You reap what you sow, no matter how clownish the HDG cop was, none of them just pull their guns on honest upstanding citizens without cause.

yes this officer has issues im posative lawman would second if he knows dan calhoun he would 2nd dan calhoun who pulled his gun or beat or even illigeal recorded fellow officers so im guessing you should get ur facts be4 i try to get brownie points by kissn cops ass or being like a women n runnin ur trap

[austnz]

LawmanHdG wrote:

He had dropped the rock and placed his hands into his pockets.

thats sorta a good point all you have is a half second but im guessing the officer was mad at his girl and took it out on the next person.havre de grace police like to whip up on any 1 humphrey,danieals as a team sad to say but coxon acts like a man the other 2 hide behind the badge thats why so many hdg officers ben fired in the past 2 years huh

[Batman]

What ever you do "Don't cross the bridge heading east". We have a excellent visitors center!!

[austinz]

Batman wrote:

What ever you do "Don't cross the bridge heading east". We have a excellent visitors center!!

huh lol