Authorities have released shocking video that shows a white police officer in Illinois shooting a Black woman – who called police in fear of a home intruder – in the face, killing her.

  • @shalafi
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    -175 months ago

    And this is why I have a Colt .45 on my desk and a S&W .380 on my nightstand.

    If you think someone is in your home? It’s too late to call the cops, and it’s an especially bad idea if you’re not white and at least middle class.

    Outside the home? Absolutely call the cops, but be prepared if the situation escalates.

    • @[email protected]
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      105 months ago

      And this is why I have a Colt .45 on my desk and a S&W .380 on my nightstand.

      Hopefully not so you can kill a family member! (Was that a myth?)

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      55 months ago

      This woman was in no condition to use a gun. I don’t know if she had a health/mental issue, or if she was high as hell, but she was nowhere around coherent. That ex cop deserves everything he’s about to get. They should have requested EMS 60 seconds in to speaking with her.