Dash Cam Shooting

[j706]

Video : Coroner’s jury rules officer’s shooting of driver was justified

All is well that ends well! One less POS in the world

 

[Joe Williams]

Good job by the cop! He's both quick, and lucky.

 

[Nsw550]

wonder what round he was shooting?

 

[shooter521]

wonder what round he was shooting?

All of them, I think!

 

[UIndyKenneth]

Did they guy not have a bullet in the chamber? It seemed like right when he first pointed the gun at the cops face there was a click but no round went off then he pulled it back in the van just long enough to where it seems he would have racked the slide. If that's the case, that cop should definitely be thankful that it was the case.

 

[Sureshot129]

That was lucky it looked as if the suspects muzzle was right in his face.

 

[Fenway]

Great job by that officer!

 

[SMiller]

Good job by the officer but I sure wish he would have had his left hand holding the flash light and his right hand on his weapon. It would have helped, but it looks like he got the job done!

Did the bad guy die or get shot or what?

 

[g00n24]

cop was super lucky, thank God. I'm betting he won't be carrying his flashlight in his strong hand from now on.

 

[Joe Williams]

cop was super lucky, thank God. I'm betting he won't be carrying his flashlight in his strong hand from now on.

There are advantages to having that light in your strong hand. If you watch closely, you'll note that he used it to deflect the attack, then was able to move away, draw, and engage. If you stand there trying to draw your gun, you'll get shot.

Edit: the "click" you heard I don't think was the gun mis-firing, it was the light hitting the gun. If the cop had been just a weee bit luckier, he would have been able to knock the gun from the BG's hand, and not gotten shot at all.

Edit again: I see I was wrong about the "click." From the story :

The click of the revolver’s hammer hitting a previously fired round was audible on the tape.

 

[eirish2001]

Good job by the officer but I sure wish he would have had his left hand holding the flash light and his right hand on his weapon. It would have helped, but it looks like he got the job done!

Did the bad guy die or get shot or what?

Coroner’s jury rules officer’s shooting of driver was justified

HAMILTON — A coroner’s jury ruled Tuesday that Hamilton Police Officer Ross Jessop was justified in shooting Raymond Thane Davis to death after the Hamilton man opened fire during a late night traffic stop in January.
It took the six-woman jury one hour to make its ruling following nearly five hours of testimony, which included a videotape that showed Davis pointing a pistol inches from Jessop’s face and pulling the trigger.
The click of the revolver’s hammer hitting a previously fired round was audible on the tape.
Davis fired a second time as the officer fell back and drew his own weapon.
Jessop fired his pistol 14 times into Davis’ vehicle as it sped away. One round hit the man in the back. Davis, 36, died on the scene.
His .41 caliber revolver was recovered on the floorboard. Its hammer was cocked and ready to fire.

 

[j706]

BG died on the spot,probably before he hit the pole. You can tell by the video that once the officer starts firing the vehicle never seems to move from its original course. One round to the spine through two seat backs. The BG's first trigger pull was on a already fired case (Smart Guy) Officer was using a Glock 22 with Winchester 165 Gr. SXT Ranger LE # RA40TA

 

[bigiron]

you're right joe. i saw the same thing. all in all, good for the officer. good guys wins one, its about time. good shoot.

 

[WLW]

Good job by the officer but I sure wish he would have had his left hand holding the flash light and his right hand on his weapon. It would have helped, but it looks like he got the job done!

Did the bad guy die or get shot or what?

I agree he should have had his left hand holding the flashlight. We all get complacent in our jobs, and I'm just glad his comfort didn't cost hime his life and he made out okay.

BTW: The bad guy did die by one round travel through the passenger seat through the driver's seat and into the guys back. The officer found him DOA. Round used .40 in a Glock 22.

 

[shooter521]

Round used .45ACP in a Glock 22.

That'd be a neat trick.

 

[HandK]

I bet he won't carry his flashlight in his gun hand again!!!

 

[chezuki]

That'd be a neat trick.

Bet there would be a few "fail to feeds".

 

[jblomenberg16]

Wow...lucky officer indeed. My heart is pounding just from watching.

 

[WLW]

That'd be a neat trick.

It would indeed! Thanks for catching that... I edited my post. I was typing my desired round (sub-conscience thing) verse the real round used.

 

[PatriotPride]

to the officer for quick thinking. Hopefully the family of the deceased won't try their hands at a civil suit.