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mojo84 wrote:... Why not give the cop the benefit of the doubt until solid evidence he was wrong is presented?

People are too willingly to throw due process out the window because the media told them otherwise. After watching both videos one time it could be perceived as "a bad look" at first glance.

mojo84 wrote:...It sounds to me like the officer thought he was approaching a possible armed robber and then saw a gun that was in the guys lap or near where he was reaching...

I have seen many videos online and on TV where LEOs are shot while a person, regardless of color, is digging around. Although we should wait to pass judgment on the LEO, it's very hard to not make your own assessment of what has happened based off reports from the media.

parabelum wrote:"Philando Castile had a valid permit to carry a gun when he was shot and killed by a St. Anthony police officer, a source confirmed to the Star Tribune Friday."

"Although the names of gun permit holders are not public under state law, a source confirmed Castile was issued the permit when he lived in Robbinsdale."


http://m.startribune.com/philando-casti ... 386054481/



Robbinsdale is in Hennepin county.

Thanks for sharing.

This definitely puts a twist on the story. I almost went on a rant about this and I will wait to give my opinion