04-26-2015, 09:10 AM
I think this one is sad.
Jason Harrison was a 39-year-old schizophrenic. His mom called police, as she'd done in the past, because he was having an episode and she needed help.
Two Dallas police officers responded to the domestic disturbance call involving a mentally ill man back in June 2014. Here's what happened within the next 30 seconds, caught on body cam.
Both officers fired at Harrison; he was shot five times and died.The officers claimed that they were too close to him to use their stun guns and they both feared for their lives.
I understand that even a very small screw driver can inflict damage and I don't believe the officers went to the door itching to kill a man. But, they knew in advance that the guy was mentally ill and one shot along with distancing themselves from Harrison would have done the trick, and Harrison would have had a much greater chance of survival.
The grand jury just decided not to indict the officers and they're back on patrol. I actually understand the lack of charges and the claim of self-defense here, but I wish firing multiple shots wasn't the trained first response in all cases.
(Dear MS, I understand if you don't see it as I do; if you don't agree that it's unfortunate Jason Harrison was killed, and you don't share my desire to see less use of fatal force. Also, I think you have a winning smile and you're a good speller. I am sorry I used so many words in this post and I will trim my big love-child bush tomorrow. P.s. you are lucky to have such a vigilant protector as sally. Your friend, bully-free HOTD.)
Jason Harrison was a 39-year-old schizophrenic. His mom called police, as she'd done in the past, because he was having an episode and she needed help.
Two Dallas police officers responded to the domestic disturbance call involving a mentally ill man back in June 2014. Here's what happened within the next 30 seconds, caught on body cam.
Both officers fired at Harrison; he was shot five times and died.The officers claimed that they were too close to him to use their stun guns and they both feared for their lives.
I understand that even a very small screw driver can inflict damage and I don't believe the officers went to the door itching to kill a man. But, they knew in advance that the guy was mentally ill and one shot along with distancing themselves from Harrison would have done the trick, and Harrison would have had a much greater chance of survival.
The grand jury just decided not to indict the officers and they're back on patrol. I actually understand the lack of charges and the claim of self-defense here, but I wish firing multiple shots wasn't the trained first response in all cases.
(Dear MS, I understand if you don't see it as I do; if you don't agree that it's unfortunate Jason Harrison was killed, and you don't share my desire to see less use of fatal force. Also, I think you have a winning smile and you're a good speller. I am sorry I used so many words in this post and I will trim my big love-child bush tomorrow. P.s. you are lucky to have such a vigilant protector as sally. Your friend, bully-free HOTD.)