No offense, but that's like a daily occurrance down here.

The suspect took five officers out at once with some kind of a rifle, automatic I'd assume, no word as to what kind of rifle it was.

Why are you assuming it was automatic? Automatic weapons are actually not very common in crimes. GTA's representation is pretty much the opposite of reality.

Edited April 13, 201214 yr by cp702

Why are you assuming it was automatic? Automatic weapons are actually not very common in crimes. GTA's representation is pretty much the opposite of reality.

Because he shot 5 officers in rapid succession without being hit a single time. I doubt an inexperienced guy with a bolt action would be able to do that at close range through a window (which is what happened).

Also the reason this national news is because this isn't where you live, Marine. It's an extremely quiet town that only has 2 officers on patrol at once in what may be considered cow country. Crime exists everywhere, but this level of crime in that area is extremely unusual.

RIP to the Chief.

Because he shot 5 officers in rapid succession without being hit a single time. I doubt an inexperienced guy with a bolt action would be able to do that at close range through a window (which is what happened).

Bolt action and automatic aren't the only options. Semi-automatic weapons are a thing. If that's what you were referring to, sorry for the misunderstanding.

Agreed but what semi-automatic rifle? An M16 with a modified firing mechanism? An M1 Garand? Getting your hands on an automatic weapon is easier than a lot of people think. And this guy being a convicted felon had to get them through some type of black market channel. In any case, even single shots would have given a couple of the officers enough time to get out of the line of fire. It would make sense for the weapon to be fully automatic, that way there would be no time to dodge.

Anyway, all the details will be published soon enough, this is just speculation.

Yes, I agree that a fully automatic weapon seems the most likely to have been used.

Agreed but what semi-automatic rifle? An M16 with a modified firing mechanism? An M1 Garand? Getting your hands on an automatic weapon is easier than a lot of people think. And this guy being a convicted felon had to get them through some type of black market channel. In any case, even single shots would have given a couple of the officers enough time to get out of the line of fire. It would make sense for the weapon to be fully automatic, that way there would be no time to dodge.

Anyway, all the details will be published soon enough, this is just speculation.

AR-15? It's even easier to get semi-auto weapons; it's not like you need an old or specially modified ones. Also, you can fire FAST with semi-autos.

I agree that this is a stupid debate, though.

Fast, but not accurate against 5 people in different positions with an inexperienced shooter. It's alright, you're right. We'll find out some more details in the coming days. I'll post more if I get updates.

*EDIT* Here's a video news report on the situation:

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/deadly-police-shooting-greenland-hampshire-16130012

Edited April 13, 201214 yr by unr3al

Please do. It'd be really interesting to know the whole story.

Ah, I found something.

Sean Fogarty, a barrista at Me & Ollies coffee shop around the corner from town hall, said the town has never had problems with violent crime.

“I just don’t expect someone to have automatic weapons in Greenland,” Fogarty said.

-BostonGlobe.com

Another article said that the house had bars that could be put on the windows, reinforced doors, cameras all around the yard and what could be a snipers nest in the back yard.

An officer at the shooting scene said that, as of 11 p.m., police were not certain of Mutrie's whereabouts. Speaking on condition of anonymity, the officer said the Post Road property was extensive, stretched toward Interstate 95 and included a deer stand. Police extended a half-mile perimeter around the home and were using at least one police K-9 unit and an infrared detector attached to a helicopter in an attempt to locate Mutrie if he was outside of the home.

-SeacoastOnline.com

Edited April 13, 201214 yr by unr3al

I find it disturbing that several people are advocating killing a human being without even a trial.

I find it disturbing that several people are advocating killing a human being without even a trial.

Did the officer that got killed get a trial?

RIP Chief Maloney

ODMP

"A Part of America Died"

Somebody killed a policeman today,

and a part of America died.

A piece of our country he swore to protect,

will be buried with him at his side.

The suspect that shot him will stand up in court,

with counsel demanding his rights.

While a young widowed mother must work for her kids,

and spend many long, lonely nights.

The beat that he walked was a battle field too,

just as if he'd gone off to war.

Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,

to his name they will add a gold star.

Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,

in your town or mine.

While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors,

a cop put his life on the line.

Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,

and he stands at each new rookie's side.

He answered the call, of himself gave his all,

and a part of America died."

-Author unknown

Yeah someone posted that poem on my Facebook feed relating to that incident. Hopefully his family will come to peace with it soon.

Did the officer that got killed get a trial?

Are you saying that you want to be as bad as the man that shot him?

Are you saying that you want to be as bad as the man that shot him?

It's justified.

It's justified.

how the hell is it justified? The man gave his life to protecting others, yet you want him to be trialed as a criminal?

You misread. I said the guy who shot the officer should be killed and it's justified

You misread. I said the guy who shot the officer should be killed and it's justified

Ah, I see. Please excuse me.