Bodycam Shows Police Shoot Man Who Pointed a Cane at Officers, Mistaken For a Gun
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- Опубликовано: 7 июл 2022
- The Harford County Sheriff's Department in Maryland released bodycam footage showing officers shooting a man who allegedly pointed a long object at them, which was later determined to be a cane, on April 23, 2022 in Forest Hill. Officers responded to a call about an allegedly armed suicidal man in a shopping center parking lot. When officers confronted the man, he attempted to flee so they shot out his tires. After a long standoff, the man allegedly pointed the long object at the officers, prompting them to shoot. One officer can be heard shouting, "it's a cane, it's a cane," before officers opened fire. The suspect succumbed to his injuries shortly after the incident.
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This lead officer was well aware of his surroundings and strategic with his plans. Not sure how he knew it was a cane but others didn't. Sad.
You're talking about the guy with the shotgun who's perspective we're watching right? I thought it was strange how he's the one who was calling out that it was a cane and then you can clearly hear him shooting and then racking his shotgun twice AFTER saying it was a cane lol. So that means even the dude who said it was a cane was shooting so i think it was more of a "if one shoots, then everybody's shooting" scenario than a "mistake", which is just a trash thing to train officers to do tbh.
@@thekamotodragon yeah or since he can’t see he assumed that another officer saw a gun
@@thekamotodragon ye i thought that top, he does it twice saying about the cane, then pumps the guy with at least 2 slugs.
He still shot twice. Listen for the rack
@@thekamotodragon Yes but there are such things as "Cane Guns" so he is still possibly a threat by pointing it at the officers. Although I doubt that thought even went through the cop's mind and he just wanted in on the action so he can get his paid leave while they investigate the shooting. In my opinion that was a bad shoot on his part and he should be charged for it. The others may or may not have known it was a cane.
hats off to the officer that actually tried disabling the vehicle rather than just shooting the guy right away when he started driving, need more cops like that
Ummm how did he do that? A 9mm ain’t stopping a truck
He literally pointed the gun in the car to try and get a kill shot tho
Shooting the tires… lol open your eyes
shooting the tires is generally unsafe and not something LE trains
What is unsafe is the man going on a high speed chase at least by the chase starts the tires well be going flat he will not go to far and if you hit the radiator silver Good times it will kill the truck.
"We're here to help" say the heavily armed men pointing those arms directly at him with itchy trigger fingers
This cop were watching POV from did an amazing job. He was almost run over and still kept calm enough to identify the cane and tell the other officers who had tunnel vision.
Really?..
@Joel Alaman Jr Yes, really. He did his job. The others had tunnel vision and once one cop shoots they all shoot. But he did try to stop them.
@@PokeMyBalls it's a very difficult situation, while the cops who shot could do better, you also can't completely blame them. tension runs high. The fact they were even able to handle themselves in that situation to the degree that they did is commendable, but in a standoff like that, one cop may see the cane, but there is no guarantee that the other cops can. By the time he says he sees a cane, the guy could have pulled a gun and opened fire, possibly someone else could have been killed. So each cop there had to make a split second decision, risk the man's life? risk their colleague's life? They're all in danger and there is a very real chance no one is coming out on top. The cops that shot made the wrong call, but it wasn't a bad call. and while I wouldn't go as far as to say that they were "in the wrong" given the circumstances. The torment they will feel for taking another man's life in pursuance of "protect and serve" will likely last the rest of their lives. I feel for not just the man who was clearly hurting and lost his life, but I feel for the cops involved as well.
your son/daughter will be next
I beg to Differ
I feel so bad for these disabled vets the government puts them through so much and expects them to lead normal lives
I mean he did say get your snipers boys that’s gotta make some officers cautious
There are many disabled vets. Most don't try to run cops over.
yeah but... running over people? that's not right
@@napalmsf i guess you don't know how common this jackass.
What happened can you give me a heads up
When a man has nothing else to lose and his life seems meaningless to him…this is what it leads to.
Medicare for all, decent SS retirement etc and these incidences will undoubtedly be fewer. People are so beat down by this god forsaken corporatocracy.
@@dmoriasi He's driving a $75,000.00 F-250. I had one like it...He's probably not beat down. All he had to do is comply. This Corporatocracy is better than any other place or otherwise, no one would come through the Southern Border.
Well, that, and the belief that men with guns are the solution to every issue.
@@gliderider59 The US is nowhere near the top in any positive metric. Keep lying to yourself.
@@gliderider59 Don't know if it's his truck or how he got it. Easy to assume but no one knows how his life is other than him and those close to him.
I understand wanting to end it like this, but it's something I could never do. I don't want to harm anyone else, ever.
Why not?
@@N73B60 Beause harming others is evil, unless you are doing it in self defense or defense of others.
@@N73B60don't knock it till ya try it
what did he do for them to come at him like this omg
This guy was on a mission. He felt he had absolutely nothing to lose. When you are at that point in your head, nothing is going to stop your determination.
It's kinda sad really.
It's very sad. For everyone. People think the police are corrupt and looking for a fight and want to kill somebody everyday when just the opposite is true. I don't hide the fact that I'm an ex cop. Sometimes you're forced into a situation where you have to do what you don't want to do. He set in motion what happened once he slammed into the patrol car and went straight at the deputy. I'm disabled now and I walk with a cane. A cane can look like a rifle or shotgun quite easily. It didn't have to be this way.
He wasn’t necessarily on a mission. Maybe he just skipped his meds.
Is that Sushi place any good?
@@jsmith1561 nope
The one cop calling the shots and clearly has a strategic plan in mind, that's the guy we needed at Uvalde.
Speculation and two completely different real world situations.
Real brave against a cane. But, instead. You got a bunch of blue line cowards. Typical blue line gang of pussies.
Different situations but I get your point. He was decisive and clear throughout. Qualities lacking in most encounters we see.
Like the other cops, he would've followed orders.
@@rodneydoyle8611 yup.
Military combat vet here and come from family of a long line of Military combat vets going way back past WWI. None of us ever had run ins with cops nor rammed squads before attempting to run cops over.
The people in the comments downing these cops are out of touch. Thank you for your service
@@impyboi9788 right because A CANE IS THE DEADLIEST WEAPON EVER LOL
As I continue to watch I realize the lead officer is begging him to stop and he's passionate about not killing this man.
To me it seems he couldn’t wait to fire. American cops are the worse.
You're blind and easily manipulated
The cop you're talking about- hes got a cane! ITS A CANE!!! Proceeds to shooting him twice with a shotgun
@@bigdripjoshuacontrolsthewa5358 exactly!
@@bigdripjoshuacontrolsthewa5358 I'm fairly certain it was a different officer who shot him. That is what it says in the description for this video as well. Will be interesting to see what else is revealed as the investigation continues. With recent mass shootings one right after the other I'm sure police are especially on edge right now. I'm sorry this man died but he appears to have made up his mind that that would be his last day on earth.
The officer wearing the bodycam was doing everything he can to save this guy.
It's too bad there are less cops like him.
Execpt telling them it’s a cane and still shooting him
Everybody subscribe to this guy that put the officer with body cam thanks I l I ke coment
He said it's a cane, then has multiple guns I can't see, it's a cane.
You mean I can’t point my cell phone and yell “I’m calling my mom”
This title is a bit misleading, though not untrue. Made it seem like the police were at fault and clearly this guy was going out that day. I would have felt bad for him if he didn't almost run over the officer. Once that happened I didn't care anymore. I hate that he forced this upon someone else too
So true especially since he tried to run em over and he said get your snipers out boys so he did it to himself and said many more things
He was shot first and then he drove past the cop.
@@Jay-Niner he began backing into a cruiser when the cop opened fire, if you notice the officer wasnt aiming at the man, he was aiming at the tires. he was trying to disable the vehicle to slow him down and bring any pursuit to a quick end.
so no he wasnt shot at first in any way. he made an aggressive move and the officer responded correctly and even made an effort to use a lethal force tool for a non lethal purpose.
@@wakcedout I completely get what your saying and I agree seeing it from the officers perspective but from the drivers seat I think that would be very difficult to interpret and would most possibly appear to me as though I’m being shot at
@@XxXtheorder fair, but we are talking officer use of force here. And if you drice your vehicle toward an officer wgen they're trying to get you out of it. Then just like drawing a real gun in them you should expect to be shot. A vehicle can classify as a deadly wepon dependent on how its being used.
You have to put yourself in the officers position here and ask yourself, "what would I do?".
Keep in mind as I say this, I've been trained in use of force in the USAF security forces. I mention this so people won't presume me as just some keyboard warrior, sad I even have to say it.
never heard a cop cuss like that over air.
Hats off to the guy telling others what he sees and trying to direct the scene - "it's a cane, he's reaching for something, ...". This should be a standard procedure - exchanging information between officers as much as possible.
it is? clear and concise verbal communication is one of the first things you learn when beginning something like tactics or DTOS training as any law enforcement officer
@@noahgeddes4842 But not everyone can apply those in the heat of the moment. That guy did really well, also instructed people to check cross fire, and caese fire.
He still shot
That guy was a total nut job
Problem is that once one cop shoots, they all start shooting....
"Keep talking to him. You know him." -- Smart officer trying to talk a suicidal man down a compassionate way. At least y'all tried.
Tried??? This was a weak attempt at best. I'm a Marine Gulf War Vet and I can't count the number of times I have been in this exact situation and we DIDN"T kill the target. Cops are poorly trained when It comes to weapons and confrontations. This guy did not have to get shot. Even if he had a gun, which he didn't, he could still have been taken into custody. I have done it dozens of times against armed suspects. The difference was my training! Most cops are scared so they shoot to kill, in almost all cases. This alone is the biggest reason most of them should have never become police officers!
@@tima.478 Would you please tell me how you would have responded? What would you have done differently? This was sad to watch for all involved. Were you a negotiator? How would you have approached the vehicle, not knowing at the time if he was armed?
@@tima.478 he was a liability to the police and other people. What would you have done? The police have to protect the public. This guy was a threat. Period. If you think po want this to happen you’re nuts. They gave him a million chances and command sand he didn’t comply. This is his fault.
@@RMcCoy-fb4rs I am specifically speaking about the moments right before they shot this guy. The officers had the luxury of 100% cover. They were in no real danger of being shot by this guy, even if he had a gun in his hand, (which he didn't). If properly trained, from a position of cover, you can shoot to disarm, which Is what I would have chosen but only after a weapon was pointed in my direction. This is obviously either not taught at the police academy or pretty much every cop has chosen to ignore it. I would bet my last $$$ that the first rounds to hit this guy were center mass or head shots.
@@dcg590 First of all, you're not in danger, standing behind a police cruiser with 10 of your buddy's also standing behind theirs, weapons locked in on 1 target. Police are trained by a doctrine that is comprised of the beliefs and techniques of one individual. It is this individuals belief that threats should be eliminated with shots to center mass and or the head. And that is what the police do. This doesn't make it right nor does it apply to every confrontation between the police and an armed perp. But you clearly see it is almost always the result by the police. And you would probably feel differently if this guy was your father!
Repeatedly, the office declared: "It's a cane!"... What devastates me is how our veterans return with such traumatic life-enduring mental illnesses and they're treated so damned poorly. Heartbreaking.
If you want to know who's to blame for all these veterans with trauma, look up the metzitzah b'peh.
Considering you don’t know the situation, he pointed the cane like a gun at them. He should be glad he’s dead.
He got exactly what he deserved. He put other people's lives in great danger. Whether he was treated poorly before this incident is beside the point.
Poor Iraqi baby killer
@@cc7521it was a cane what danger
I think all of these cops should of joined the US Marines in 2005/6 to learn a little something about trigger discipline
I could say something about certain parts of this, but instead…I feel strongly about how low a person has to feel to do something like this. The pain behind not being able to take this life anymore and just wanting out. I know that pain, but I choose to just keep waking up day after day. All I can do is pray for the strength to face each day, one at a time. There is so much suffering in this world. It’s crushing.
I wish you strength and peace. I’m pulling for you, God bless ❤️
I know it all to well also . You are beautiful 💘♐🤟🏼🤟🏼⚘
To : Micalah --- May God continue to bless and keep you.Don't give up ! I have known that pain too and God saved me.
We have had to have a word or two on the topic over the years , but it gets easier.
Love and prayers from Sharon in South Florida.
Micalah nobody knows that kind of pain until they feel it. I right now for several months are where you used to be. Its dark, lonely, painful thank you for being strong. You are loved by many many people, the fact that you have the courage to speak about it its a blessing amd if you save one life after she reads your posting then you are here today because God has a purpose for you, I pray everyday to be as strong as you have shown the world before its too latte for ne to pay it forward. Thank you for your courage to share. Its a disease that we as a nation don't talk about.
a trip to a 3rd world country will change your way of looking at life
I like to sit safe n sound on my couch, watching these life changing situations and give comments about how I would have handled the situation a lot better so everybody could have gone home in peace.
@Vincent McKey.. How would you have handled the situation better.
@@gerry2345 I’m pretty sure he was just making fun of people who actually do that
Your friendly neighborhood keyboard warrior
@@gerry2345 Comment went right over your head lol. Correction right through your head haha
At least you are smart enough to know you would suck in these situations. Some cops need to realize the same and go sit on their couch like you.
Dudes living in the 1800's thinking people walk around with cane guns... 🤦♂️
This doesn't give an impression of professionalism.
It happens sometimes that a Video touches my Heart.
This is one of them.
This Man had fought for our Freedom and our Safety, and a Wrack is coming back.
There are not many Situations on this Planet that makes me sadder than this.
A Cane ends his Life, what a Horrorshow.
The same officer that yelled “It’s a cane” also told the other officers “He has firearms in the truck”. It would seem to me that the guy was looking to be shot.
Well they need to ban assault canes and limit the magazine sizes for them...
@Anthony, noooo I’m looking forward to carrying one in my elder years.
@ Frank Butta.... SBC as per description....unfort. situation
@@stupidass3791 Good idea. Pretty sure, everyone walking on the street must be armed in USA by then. Congressional Republicans would turn this country into wild west to line their pockets.
Agreed, this dude was sick of living, Sad but true.
This is why watching and listening to these hard to watch videos is important. The title of even this video could frame someone to think about what happened as a bad shoot without a second thought till you look at everything in context. Still a horrible situation.
It wasn't a bad shoot.
Your right, from the title, I expected it to be a bad shoot. I don't think it is.
“Framing”
Something honest non-bias creators should avoid.
It is bad to shoot someone after someone tells you it's a cane. It's worse to still be shooting them more after they have told you it's a cane 3 or 4 times.
Secondly it’s illegal to shoot at a fleeing suspect even if it’s to disable his vehicle he shot at that tire before the vehicle is in motion towards him so it’s not self-defense.
If he needs a cane to walk how is he supposed to hold his hands up?.
Has NOBODY ever put these two facts together!
Wow these police are very very patient I said a metropolitan area never seen this type of restraint
I think it's unfortunate because the lead officer screamed out multiple times it's a cane and then shots were fired.
but he also shot
@@StonerKitchen na he never shot
@@derek4177 you can hear the pump
@@StonerKitchen yep, that was the officer right next to him. Watch the video?
They got cane guns
His unpredictability, unwillingness to cooperate, reaching behind the seat and fleeing the scene while almost running over an officer lead to him being shot.
Amen
any excuse to shoot and kill people. But nothing about how the officer could have done better.
He DIDN'T run over the officer. The FREAKING jerk cop started FIRING HIS WEAPON BEFORE the guy turned his wheel. He was shot at that point. The cop LIED, (and my son is a cop by the way).
Totally justified (and honestly kind of funny)
El Camote, it obvious that at least 2 of the officers knew this man and knew he had mental issues. The lead officer knew and yelled it’s a cane, it’s a cane several times, but the others still shot him. The lead officer really wanted to help.
Sad to see veterans act like this they don’t get the live a normal life after what they see overseas, but he also failed to realize he hit the police car he’s not listening he tried hitting the cop trying to escape. This will all lead to someone’s death, if you do not cooperate it is heartbreaking and sad to see this happened veteran or not these cops have a job to do to keep people safe. If you point something out a cop and you’re acting like that they’re gonna shoot you thinking it’s a gun but like I said, it’s really sad to see.
Did anybody notice when he started shooting he did not shoot at the windshield to kill this guy he was shooting at the tires so that right there tells you that they have discretion and they know when they can use lethal force
The guy died.!
lol so when the guy yelled it's a cane it's a cane and they shot him they were using competent discretion rite
@@jackwaters6589 I didn’t say all of them were smart individuals but the gentleman that shot first shot at the tires not the person the rest of these idiots did not use discretion
One cop was using extreme discretion. The other inaccurate, blood thirsty dogs, not so much.
@@iraevans2013 fool, dogs don’t do that …only homo sapien
I like the descriptions that are always put on these situations, shot for pointing a cane. No... shot for evading police, resisting arrest, failure to obey lawful command, ramming a police vehicle, attempted murder of an officer with a vehicle, willful destruction, plus whatever led to the initial chase.
Exactly
These cops opened up too soon,PERIOD.
and everything you described is not a crime punishable by death you just advocated for cops to become judge jury and executioner way to lick the boots of those that will kill you for a cane
On point .
@@davidcarter1013 I disagree. EXCLAMATION POINT (!).
Not sure what led to all of this but holy cow 😳 I'm thankful that I've never witnessed something like this in person. I guess there is something good about small town living
This is a small town. I live there. This is extremely unusual here.
Bless that officer begging to help him, so sad for both involved know one feels good in the end.
The hes saying goodbye to his old lady sent me into tears. The amount of people this man hurt its unbearable
He knew exactly what he was doing.
What a shame.
I thought his "old lady" was a rural expression.
He was murdered! Cop said he tried to run him over, but he shot him before he even started to drive toward him! Instead of letting him drive away the cop killed him! Like they always do!
How many people he hurt? What did he do? I never saw that in the video?
Did her a favor.
He screamed its a cane its a cane like 10 times
And they still shot
But lead officer good job
You knew your surroundings and knew what he had that people might mistake for a gun
different angles and he wasnt on radio so not everyone could hear him.
He did handle it very well. All good bases were covered. It's a shame this happened.
Ceasefire
they were tired of farting around with him
He WANTED to die and used the cops for his selfish act
Oh so they can practice restraint 🤦🏾♂️
His initial actions and language sealed this. He got what he wanted , a show for his cellphone/ significant other--and death.
The cop who talks the whole time.. I felt like in an GTA 5 Mission.
The sheriff? Yeah, the whole incident would have been nothing without him... the way he fills the minds with thought of weapons, the way he dramatically escalates the whole thing. If they gave out cop-Emmy's he'd get my vote for sure. "Give it up, John, .. It's not worth it!"
Spoken like someone who has never played GTA 5.
@@jamescameron277 haha reminds me of red dead redemption then. John Marston.
F you guys was a great job he took the tires out stopped escape protected the public . Almost got hit didn't make a scene reloaded got back to work
Eend this johnnn lol
This man was done living for whatever reason. Sad reality, but he knew the outcome.
Relax
@@mrpoopybutthole6202 am relaxed thanks
Yeah, because the cops were sadistic. With cops like this in your neighborhood better turn into a vigilante.
He knew the outcome alright. He knew the cops would just love to get out their guns and escalate. Video is proving this time and again now-a-days.
"We're here to help!" Said after already trying to kill him. Rich.
If it’s a phone, “it’s a gun”, if it’s a cane, “it’s a gun”, if it’s a set of keys, “it’s a gun”, if it’s a wallet, “it’s a gun”, it’s always a gun because these police officers are so afraid even though they have body armor, guns, pepper spray and a taser.
This video unexpectedly launched me into an overwhelming emotional roller coaster. I feel a tremendous amount of deep sorrow and loss for both of them. I can't imagine handing over my life and emotional well-being as a job. Wow.
Get a therapist. 🤣🤣🤣
Lol, that's called exploitation in good ol' america.
@@ButterBiscuitGobbler exactly welcome to the USA😅
I'm with you. It's difficult for us with consciences to watch such things. The most powerful emotion for me is helplessness. I simply cannot help. That's overwhelming for me.
Trust me, this place is run by the prince of the air
And cop making sure other cops know he’s got a cane, not to be confused w a gun, as long as it’s not a gun. Also making them aware he’s got guns in the car. This cop is sharp w all his info, and locations, and addresses of location.
And yet they still Shot the Guy. Idk how to feel about this. It could be seen two different ways. Tough.
Ya it's a great thing that cop arrived to a "suicidal person" call by pointing a gun at him on arrival. Usually that calms people down making them feel secure. Wonder why this particular guy didn't feel that way.
@@waldo2635 he did attempt to run a cop over so it was escalated at that point.
@@quijybojanklebits8750
First: guy was parked causing no problem.
Second: cop arrives and immediately points a gun at him yelling "hands up"
Third: guy takes off
~~~The cop escalated the situation~~~
@@quijybojanklebits8750 That guy was no where near close to running him over and you obviously saw he was trying to get away and the cop unloaded and said he tried to run him over, your blind dude.
Honestly can't fault the officers for this one in my opinion, the information they were told is that there was an armed mentally unstable man, he tried to run officers over, crashed into a vehicle intentional and then threatened the officers pretending his cane was a firearm. The police did pretty much everything they could to stop him, even tried disabling the vehicle and talking him down for 7 minutes before he decided to point the cane around like a rifle
Yes, you absolutely can because they messed up. It was a cane. If you can’t tell the difference between a gun and a cane you shouldn’t be a cop. Too many are trigger happy cowards. ACAB
Agreed.
I'm not sure who needs to hear this but it is NEVER a good idea to point anything a cop when guns are pointed at you...
Agree 100%
Unless you're suicidal like the guy in the video and you want to die so yeah it can be a good idea
As simple as that.
I don't think it mattered to that guy, I think he wanted to go out like that.
You would think that would be common sense but I guess having sense is rare these days with some people.
Where did they find this Police officer? We need more like him around. He's got very good sense of command, he is logical thinker, and he is not Trigger happy .
No, we need worldwide Righteousness which would mean we wouldnt need police....
But your small minds can't seem to see the bigger picture here.
Went to shoot out his tire and everything
@Medieval u mean at the tire to make him not get away in the car ?
@@jdisrael7607 If not for pea-sized brain like you, we would not be needing Police.
@Medieval it was at the tire...
I heard him clearly say: ITS A CANE47! ITS A CANE47!
These cops walk away free of any charges after murdering someone
HE TRIED TO RUN THE FIRST DUDE OVER!
If only he had counseling or some kind of therapy. You never know what people are going through so be nice to people. It’s not hard and it costs nothing to be nice
It would be nice if we spent more resources into mental hospitals. They will take in almost anyone, but only for a short time as they don't have the resources to wait for you to get better or know that you are on the right meds before getting rid of you.
Owning a pet is one of the best forms of emotional therapy.
@@Matthew-Anthony not for everyone though
@@CHOZN1BEATSWhat makes you say that?
@@Matthew-Anthony I see MANY homeless Vets where I live,it’s very sad but I have seen skinny dogs with them. The homeless Vets have signs looking for a donation ( I give if I have anything to give) and unfortunately,their dogs go hungry just like their owner. We NEED to take better care of our Vets! It’s a shame how the government “pays them back “ for their service to our country.😢
The guy who shouted cane right before the officers opened fire also appeared to discharge his shotgun a number of times. Why would he do that knowing it was a cane?
I said the same thing
Perhaps a moment of self-doubt? Shots were heard from his comrades, and in turn, he fired to with the idea being that maybe he made a mistake and the other officers identified the so called "cane" as an actual gun and so they shot first and he followed up in response. Just my guess.
he stated their is guns in the car it was known but he knew that at that moment it was a cane
It's a cult. And their lives are more valuable than the citizens life. So taking every measure to make sure this ends peacefully isn't something their gunna do.
@@deandredunbar9618 everything this man did let to his own demise, virtually like every other deadly force situation. But police departments are hemorrhaging officers cutting back on patrols and proactivity is not happening anymore so good news! Soon you’ll be lucky enough to handle a situation like this as a citizen and prove that you can do better 👍🏼 good luck!
At the very beginning of this video the officer fired his weapon. WHY? What a good training video on what not to do.
To disable the vehicle to avoid another 2 hour pursuit with an armed man. I'm not saying it is the best idea but he did disable the tire at least.
9 shots and he’s already in slide-lock?
Cops are so friendly and helpful. Every time someone is suicidal they show up and help them achieve their goal.
Works every time
That's the only thing they are useful for
what do you expect them to do when the subj is being aggressive and has a deadly weapon or has something imitating a deadly weapon?
Everytime? You should go back to school…
@Another🇨🇦Canadian Good thing perp did everything in his ability to convince the police otherwise lmao
Don't know. Wasn't there. Sad day for a lot of people.
30 years ago, near my rural home, a car purposely crossed into the path of a fully loaded dump truck, both traveling about 50 mph.
It's sad enough to want to die but forcing someone else to assist is so wrong. Those cause permanent suffering on those involved.
May each one find mercy in God's sight.
My mother had a guy in a wheelchair roll in front of her too kill himself… sad; he failed and his life sucked before he was hit and thrown across 3 lanes of traffic into a park.
Hopefully his legs got the blunt force of the hit. No pain or further injury!😂
There's probably going to be an atheist that just has to point out the fact that you would even mention God so lemme do that before they do. God bless these people 🙏🙏
I think that’s partially the point. This seem to be more common among people likely to feel unaccomplished or underachieved. When people contemplate their death they want to feel connected to the world they’re leaving. This is a way for their death to be forever connected to other people, meaning in their head their death mattered more. It’s not correct, but that’s the mentality
Next town over to me has a good rural road with train tracks nearly parallel. At the point they cross the road has a downhill straight into a large stone wall bridge abutment, the underpass is a 90° right then left chicane. At night you can see oncoming headlights from under the trestle so it would be a pretty "safe" spot.
Cop: put your hands up
John: NOoO
Please don't tell me the police shoot first and ask questions later.
"Its a cane", officers proceed to shoot. I dunno what to think of this. Officers pumped on adrenaline can't listen
They wanted to kill this guy so bad they were looking for any reason
@@JoeWayne84 if that was true wouldn't they have killed him in the beginning when he tried to run the officer over
Officers across a parking lot focused on a armed and deadly suspect might not have the best hearing. And officers are not out to get you they are here to protect you.
@@corvette.zr1591 First point is fair. Second point is completely false. There are many corrupt people no matter what position they hold.
The title of this video gives the impression that a man was shot for simply "pointing a cane" at someone. Unfortunately this is how the news portrays these events.
Um, he did and he was. Did you watch a different video?
Sure one officer realized it -- but at least three others including what sounded like a rifle opened up.
That’s literally what happened?
Even if he simply pointed a cane, I mean thats a pretty understandable reason to light him up if you cant tell what it is and youre in an armed standoff with him.
@@nspring06 well, that reasoning wouldn't fly for any private citizen. It shouldn't fly for public officials who are trained and held to a higher standard.
@Thecarkid 11 I hope you don't carry and if you do I hope nothing like the above takes place. They'll eat you alive friend. It's pretty crazy what innocent, law abiding men and women have been convicted for while just defending themselves and their families.
(I'm not being a peckerhead either about the "I hope" stuff. I really do mean it.)
That cop sounds like a psychopath shouting hands up
The fact that this officer did everything to give the suspect another chance and not end his life, he even almost got ran over trying to shoot the suspects tires and not the suspect himself.
He did a terrible job. But by US standards, that's considered outstanding.
@@genki2705 I think he did horrible as well
This is the type of mentality why policing sucks in USA.
@@genki2705 why was he terrible and how would you manage this situation?
That seems to me like a really well trained cop. Sorry for him that it ended this way because he seemed intent on not wanting to have to put that guy down.
🤣
@Reveal the Word I wish it was like that for everyone....sadly it's not.
There are humans that NEED to be “put down.”
@@carriematthews7991 Lives are precious, So I don't believe that.
@@carriematthews7991 Social media makes people say things huh?!
Hate seeing vets in distress like this. 😢😢 Cops did what they had to do. Sad all around. None of these officers wanted to have to pull the trigger. So so sad. Hopefully his family and the cops are ok after all this trauma
Why does a bodycam always make the scene rougher look than it is.
The whole time they are waiting on "someone with less lethal", I'm just wondering why doesn't every single unit that's out on the roads, have less lethal in the car? So many videos I've seen where the officers are trying to find someone with less lethal, and the person ends up dead. If they can hand every cop a pistol to carry at all times, which is fine it can absolutely be necessary, they can absolutely carry less lethal options as well.
why else, because they enjoy murdering anyone they have a chance to open fire on, look at the POS who was giving him the verbal commands. You can tell by his voice he thinks he is entitled and is annoyed he has to do his job. That being said, there should be several officers being charged with murder for killing this innocent man.
Technically they were waiting for long range less lethal but I agree.
@@Negotiator007 that’s not even close he had control of the situation they knew the guy they didn’t want to kill him they wanted him to comply he was angry that the man wouldn’t just listen. you are entitled and ignorant if anything, thinking this man wasn’t doing his job correctly if his team listened they wouldn’t have killed the man
Money. It cost a lot of money for armaments, training with them, ammo and upkeep. Especially with the whole "Defunding" movement thing that happened. They were already underfunded, which was/is why there are so many training and armament issues as it is.
@@yungswimmer9554 no sense arguing with someone who is only watching the video for confirmation bias instead of having an open mind and thinking for themselves.
He signed his own death warrant when he tried to run down a cop and yelled "get your snipers boys". Everything after that was collateral damage.
agree
I feel bad for the cops for having to kill a guy.
*These people's mental health after taking a life is "collateral"? It is HUGE! It's probably to be in their minds the rest of their lives*
People are having mental breakdowns
aksmex I don't feel bad for no cop he was having a mental breakdown and they should have called someone to help him
"hmm this man holding a stick too thin to be firearm didn't fire any shots at all. Whats that? it *is* in fact a cane and not a weapon? Welp boys, better turn him to swiss cheese" absolutely pathetic
ITS A CANE, ITS A CANE, they proceed to just light him up anyways.
The officer who initially opened fire couldn't hear him say that it was a cane, then the others followed suit once the gunfire started.
@@bear3663 if hes so far away then why are they trying to communicate with him
@@Street_Cred_Tuning They weren't communicating with him specifically. You have an officer who yelled that it was a cane to those around him. That officer was not within earshot of that officer. There was communication that the officer could hear over the radio, but it indicated that he was reaching into his vehicle, where he had guns. It didn't mention a cane.
How many times do you need to be told to put your hands up
Me probably 8 I'm hard of hearing
Same number of times they have to tell "stop shooting"
"Its a cane. Its a cane. Its a cane."
In all fairness, the man was suicidal. And in the US, calling 911 for a mental health crisis has become the Door Dash of homocide.
How many times do you need to be told it's a cane?
@@thenightingale7405 none, if you think it's a cane, but I think it's a gun, I'm taking the shot. I trust my eyes more than yours.
All I can say is that was a really difficult situation to manage.
or maybe ur gut knows cops do this too easy and too often to pretend "these are reallly difficult situations to manage"
modern adrenaline junkie cops specialize in creating these situations in the first place
no youre right, they did the right thing
I know man I had to wait forever to see the kill shot. I don't know how I managed to sit through the whole video because the other part was boring 😆
@@SuperCrazyPsycho731 maybe when its your turn, they'll get around to it a little faster, eh
Why didn't anyone ask him what was wrong to put him in this situation. And what happened to don't fire unless fired upon? So sad to see a desperate man gunned down because of his pain.
This is the first time in a long time I've seen an officer shoot at tires
So? Don't point ANYTHING to no one. Idk how many times do they need to explain that
"It's a cane!" 2-3 people start shooting multiple shots anyway. Am I missing something? How was it mistaken when dude clearly said it was a cane 2 mins before and 2 more times directly before shots fired. Sounds like even the shotgun went off which was the guy yelling it's a cane..
Cops are assassins for the state.
I think some of those officers just wanted to kill someone that day
You are obviously missing alot. In this situation, they knew he had guns and officers get killedc every day because they hesitate.
The guy should've just put his hands up and not reach something because cops can get killed because of people deceiving them 😬
So, for a cop, if one of your officers is firing at a suspect and you don’t have a clear perfect visual of their hands then you can assume one of the other cops saw a gun or saw a direct threat to human life. You have to trust in your fellow officers, even though it can sometimes lead to human error.
So the cops killed him for having a cane? Great job our outstanding police force.
Yells it's a cane but proceeds to shoot him anyway lol unreal
Can't really tell with this lousy camera angle. Isn't there a police officer closer that should have a better view? It was said that he may have guns in the truck. Play the game, win the prize.
In view or not...its the stupidity of this. They were not in any harm or threat at all!!
That’s the sad unreal part he shoots him anyway then cocks the shell out the 12gauge wow
Shouldn’t have run or tried to run anyone over. He did this to himself. Police dont want this crap.
Terrible country, terrible cops
That cop needs to be commended..great leadership...
“Help”🙄
The literal first time i saw a cop shoot a tire before the suspect flees
3 times, its a cane, its a cane, its a cane. his fellow was saying that before firing his weapon.
Well.. the do make canes that fire bullets.
@@foltzenlogel 😂nice one
those 9mm canes will blow your lungs right out.
Conveniently ignoring "he's got guns in the truck" and "he keeps reaching under his seat"
Hats off to the lead officer. Such a tragic outcome but we really need more people like him to prevent these terrible situations in America
Are you kidding? In a place where everyone has guns, a cane gun is a real possibility. Shooting him dead was a good call for the safety of everybody else
You mean the lead officer who unloaded is gun at a person... in a vehicle... in a retail area.
Uh....huh.
Couldnt agree more with Tyler
@@darc8221 He also shouted cane, then fired off 2 shots because everyone else fired.
I bet this BLUE COAT gets PTSD from candy canes of Christmas..
This Cop is absolutely as out of control as the suspect is. This person has no business being a LEO
Do you care to elaborate? Do you work in law enforcement?
@@SkeepyJeepyJohnson Retired Det Sgt. Boston Police Department
@@georgewindsor5907 I guess I am confused as to what makes the officer whose bodycam we are seeing "out of control"? I certainly can't imagine having that situational awareness under that much pressure.
You listen to the cop who's yelling it's a cane fellas and you can hear he to fired his weapon
Why do they always say
"He tried to run me over" when the cop actually stepped closer. At no time was he in front of the vehicle.
I thought the same thing! They often put themselves in that position then blame the driver.
Rewatch the video after he backs into the one cruiser when he comes forward and the officer is shooting at the tire he turns into the officer that's the point his hand was on the fender
Lack of education spotted, you don’t have to be directly in front of a vehicle to be almost run over. You also have to take into account the resolution of the camera making things appear farther away than they really are.
They're trained to say things like ,"he tried to run me over" or "he's reaching for my gun" those type of statements help them justify anything they do. The guy wasn't trying to run him over but him yelling that out now has everyone on his side.cop new it was a whole cane and still shot him..
@@juniorlopez7062 I don’t think we watched the same video, unfortunately I can tell that no matter what facts are displayed through the several videos already released your opinion will not change as you, in fact are biased against law enforcement. Until such biases are set aside truth will not prevail.
This history in video is very sad man... i try imagine the past of this crazy man and sure is very sad :(
Why couldn't he just come out and lay down...?
Sad it had to come to this point.
They gave this guy every opportunity to comply 🚶🏾♂️
Yuuup.
More opportunities than most.
@@123antknee definitely 😒🤦🏾♂️🚶🏾♂️
It's a vet that was fed up with life. I don't think he regretted getting shot. You can hear it in his voice. He was done with life. This is what happens when men and veterans are treated like disposable trash.
They did not such thing!! They all pre- determined to take him out
Moral of the story, don’t do anything that looks aggressive if you have a cop with a gun pulled and he’s pointing it at you.
Tell that to the kids in Uvalde....
Not in 'murica.. no..
@@peterthacker3338 wtf has that got to do with this
It ain't even about right or wrong at that point. If a fool broke in your house and had you at gun point are you gonna be digging??? When a fool has a gun on you, you comply .. cop or not
Especially after trying to run them over. lol
It really sounds like they did not want to shoot him. You can here it in the officer's voice. You cannot help people who won't help themselves.
Pretty sure a cane is specifically made for one to help themselves.
That is their job. They should become librarians if they cannot do it.
@@deam0155 fr, he was just trying to fix his tire
if they really didn't want to, then they wouldn't have
Not when they first pulled up screaming and barking that escalated the situation. I'm not blaming the police
This guy should have just complied with law enforcement officers.
Some ppl just need a hug, more love in this country is needed.
@Tah BOO love caused this? How so?
@@Unknown-rs5is touch some grass kid.
@Tah BOO I can agree with that as long as it's 50/50
@@hemlock42069 I'm not sure what you mean by that?
More love, empathy and kindness to others is needed. It would help too if the economy wasn't so terrible and people weren't struggling to survive. However, there is pain in some people that is so intense that we can't see. A hug sometimes just isn't enough.
do any of the cops carry binoculars for crying out loud?
It take an adult to admit you need help ,and go ahead and get some,i am one of them.
The officer yelled multiple times it was a cane and they still fired. I know from the other officers standpoints they have to protect themselves from any imminent danger, seeing as they were almost ran over, and the lead officer was just about ran over. I feel so bad for everyone involved.
I’m assuming threw focusing on solely the suspect, they blocked out the crucial and most important callout made seeing the cane and firing until it was too late. Sad 😢
Also called for more officers to get on the scene. Maybe they arrived offscreen after he yelled it's a cane. He was talking to them and giving directions of where to go the whole time. All of the initial officers were standing where he was.
He only tried to hit him after he unloaded on him
And I really wish he hadn't missed
yea, they probably where rlly focused on john, all they saw was something that looked like a rifle pointed at their other officers
The cops weren't even close to getting run over. They established that it was a cain early. Just like always, shoot first ask questions later, because there pussys.
Moral of this story. Never be an angry disabled man who needs a cane to get around.
I HATE U PPL
The one thing at the start was the cop saying he tried to run me over. He should be taken off duty with no pay for a year. You can't be lying on a power trip.
The man did drive at where the officer was. If he hadn't moved back then he would have been seriously hurt.
That lead officer had no control over this whole situation. Not to mention he’s shaking while he’s got a shotgun in his hands.
You can almost hear the Cop trying not to break his composure. I feel so sorry for them to have to deal with this...
I know right
I feel sorry for him to
I feel sorry for the people who have to deal with the cops.
Oh please, they live for this moment
Shooting an unarmed man is part of the american dream