WashingtonPost.com reports that at least 385 people have been shot and killed by police during the
first five months of 2015. That’s more than two shooting deaths each day since
January 1.
Of course the
circumstances of the shootings vary widely.
Of course about 25%
of the victims had mental problems.
Of course about 80%
of the victims were armed with a gun or other potentially deadly weapon.
Of course some of
them were actually threatening a police officer.
Of course some of
the shootings were justified.
Of course about half
of the victims were minorities.
Of course dozens of
the victims were actually running away from the cops when they were shot.
Of course charges
have been filed against a police officer in only 3 shooting incidents so far
this year.
Of course 385 citizens
killed by police is way too many.
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