Monday, November 24, 2014

Stupid kid gets himself shot and killed





 "Tamir, who was formally identified by officials on Sunday afternoon, was spotted 'waving around' the airsoft gun at a playground next to the Ohio recreation center at 3.30pm last Saturday.  A concerned man, who was sitting nearby, called 911 and told the dispatcher: 'I’m sitting in the park…there’s a guy here with a pistol, and it’s probably a fake one, but he’s pointing it at everybody.

Minutes later, two Cleveland Police officers - a rookie and a 10-15 year veteran - arrived at the scene. The rookie then asked the boy to put his hands up, at which point the youngster reached into his waistband and pulled out the pistol.

Despite the 911 caller's prior warning that the gun was likely fake, the officer then fired two shots at Tamir, at least one of which hit him in the stomach, according to Cleveland.com.  Police later told Fox 8 the weapon Tamir was carrying was 'an airsoft type replica gun resembling a semi-automatic pistol.' They added that the gun's orange safety indicator had been removed."

Source:

Cops would often end up dead if they took the risk of assuming that a gun being drawn on them was fake


5 comments:

Wireless.Phil said...

Don't believe everything you trad.
News reported the cop told him to put his hands up and drop the gun which was under his belt.

Hard to drop a gun with hands in the air and a gun under your belt.
The kid reached for it and was shot.

News meeting this afternoon (there is video), but will the cops release it?

Cleveland city website shutdown after 12-year-old boy shot by police; Anonymous takes credit
http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2014/11/cleveland_city_website_shutdow.html#incart_m-rpt-1


Wireless.Phil said...

One kid with a gun wasn't enough.

Police called to Cleveland high school after 17-year-old boy brings replica gun
http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2014/11/police_called_to_cleveland_hig.html#incart_m-rpt-1

Wireless.Phil said...

Must wait 90 days before a decision is made.

In the Ferguson, Missouri case, cop NOT indited, justfied shooting!
That one I already knew.

Wireless.Phil said...

Here are two of many 1911 style copper-coated steel BB firing pistols. They are all black in color, even the grips.

Someone screwed-up. These are NOT Air Soft toy guns!

No orange tip. Can't  remove an orange tip that isn't  there.

You can tell by the wear on the packaging  that these are not new items, may have been sold used or in a secondary market ie: eBay, flea market, yard sale, etc.

I've  also included two photos of the weapon in question that the now dead 12 year old carried, the black ammo magazine sits on the top back half of the pistol.

Sig Sauer 1911 GSR CO2 Semi-Automatic BB Pistol

NEW ITEM: The Sig Sauer GSR is an excellent gun for plinking in your backyard. This CO2 powered pistol has an all black stainless steel slide and comfortable grips for a smooth and comfortable shooting experience. The gun features powerful semiautomatic firing, a working safety, and a Weaver/Picatinny tactical rail under the barrel for mounting optional dot sights & flashlights. For casual backyard shooting practice this pistol can't be beat! The GSR 1911 is, itself, a modified copy of the venerable Colt 1911. This all metal replica (even the grip panels are metal) is a good reproduction of the details from the original firearm. The only functional parts on the GSR 1911 are the trigger, magazine This very heavy and well-built gun has an authentic feel and decent accuracy for a smooth-bore BB gun. Again a great inexpensive CO2 BB pistol for indoor or back yard plinking!

Swiss Arms 1911 SA CO2 BB Pistol

NEW ITEM: BB Airgun ammo is cheap and plentiful, so that makes this air gun ideal for maintaining firearm proficiency. And the 1911 frame is one of the most popular, so get this gun and shoot it for hours in your home, basement or backyard. No need to go to a firearm range and no need to take out a bank loan for expensive ammo (if you can even find it!). Swiss Arms 1911 CO2 BB Pistol features Full metal upper frame & magazine, Uses a 12-gram CO2 cartridge, Semi auto only, 21rd BB magazine, Textured grip panels, Manual safety, Weaver rail under the barrel to attach a tactical light or laser Includes hex wrench, steel BBs and speed loader. For a very inexpensive pistol this is extremely fun to shoot!

Found near the end of this page:
http://www.mrgunsplace.com/air-pistols.html

Wireless.Phil said...

Here are two of many 1911 style copper-coated steel BB firing pistols. They are all black in color, even the grips.

Someone screwed-up. These are NOT Air Soft toy guns!

No orange tip. Can't  remove an orange tip that isn't  there.

You can tell by the wear on the packaging  that these are not new items, may have been sold used or in a secondary market ie: eBay, flea market, yard sale, etc.

I've  also included two photos of the weapon in question that the now dead 12 year old carried, the black ammo magazine sits on the top back half of the pistol.

Sig Sauer 1911 GSR CO2 Semi-Automatic BB Pistol

NEW ITEM: The Sig Sauer GSR is an excellent gun for plinking in your backyard. This CO2 powered pistol has an all black stainless steel slide and comfortable grips for a smooth and comfortable shooting experience. The gun features powerful semiautomatic firing, a working safety, and a Weaver/Picatinny tactical rail under the barrel for mounting optional dot sights & flashlights. For casual backyard shooting practice this pistol can't be beat! The GSR 1911 is, itself, a modified copy of the venerable Colt 1911. This all metal replica (even the grip panels are metal) is a good reproduction of the details from the original firearm. The only functional parts on the GSR 1911 are the trigger, magazine This very heavy and well-built gun has an authentic feel and decent accuracy for a smooth-bore BB gun. Again a great inexpensive CO2 BB pistol for indoor or back yard plinking!

Swiss Arms 1911 SA CO2 BB Pistol

NEW ITEM: BB Airgun ammo is cheap and plentiful, so that makes this air gun ideal for maintaining firearm proficiency. And the 1911 frame is one of the most popular, so get this gun and shoot it for hours in your home, basement or backyard. No need to go to a firearm range and no need to take out a bank loan for expensive ammo (if you can even find it!). Swiss Arms 1911 CO2 BB Pistol features Full metal upper frame & magazine, Uses a 12-gram CO2 cartridge, Semi auto only, 21rd BB magazine, Textured grip panels, Manual safety, Weaver rail under the barrel to attach a tactical light or laser Includes hex wrench, steel BBs and speed loader. For a very inexpensive pistol this is extremely fun to shoot!

Found near the end of this page:
http://www.mrgunsplace.com/air-pistols.html