USA Herald Opinion: after watching the 60 Minutes episode on this case, it is clear that Officer Shelby used deadly force because the “unarmed black man” was reaching in his vehicle for what could have easily been a gun. The man w
as on meth. and had clearly refused orders to remain still after his car was parked in the middle of the street. The officer used deadly force rightfully so, and while it is tragic, had we been in her shoes we would have done the same:
- Car parked in the middle of the street.
- Large black man on drugs that was twice the female officers size.
- Total refusal to remain still even with the threat of deadly force.
- Man reached into vehicle, again with the threat of deadly force to attempt to stop him.
Here’s the full story, but note that when you take the entire situation into account it is clear that the officer was right to use deadly force:
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — A jury on Wednesday acquitted a white Oklahoma police officer who says she fired out of fear last year when she killed an unarmed black man with his hands held above his head.
