Darwin Strikes Again - Pistol Bayonet on fake gun

Uncle Fester

Speechless 

https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-crime/ny-cops-shoot-bronx-man-with-firearm-20191214-wmsy6opbzbdapeaik2yoav4pvq-story.html

Jayhawker

Should have had a hatchet for a shoulder stock too...

Linefinder

In the officers defense, that thing, in the dark, might well resemble a 12" barreled .44 Mag. I'd have likely shot him too. Darwinism is tough on idiots. 
Mike

Spk

I'd like to read that ICR.

The cops were probably responding to a complaint about a man with a weapon behaving in a threatening manner to other pedestrians. When they got there, they wouldn't really know what to expect. Possibly, crazy guy on the street with a weapon. In the dark, that "toy" presents a real possible threat. If he failed to respond to commands or acted in a threatening manner then I can see why the officers would shoot.

Like I said, I would like to read that report.

Oh well, I hope this perp makes it and learns from his mistake. My guess, drugs or alcohol were involved. Just guessing.

Bigslug

Guy no question has a knife.

Guy has what looks like a gun behind said knife.

Guy just pointed both at responding officers.

And the reason for NOT shooting him is. . .?

Next news story please.