Retired cop arrested for shooting

[joe44va]

A retired police officer shot at a man leaving a Home Depot in California without paying. He was arrested.
Retired Police Officer Arrested After Shooting At Shoplifting Suspect

 

[oneounceload]

Shooting at a fleeing thief who is driving away? What was this cop thinking?

 

[Eric300]

Well I sure hope he can afford to fork over a good portion of his retirement to 'Mr. Stick Fingers' since he actually (per the news report) grazed the guy's neck. I can't for the life of me think of when it's ever a good idea to deploy deadly force during the commission of a property crime. Maybe I'm wrong......

 

[Kanewpadle]

All we know is what's been reported. He's not guilty, yet.

 

[Targets Guy]

What in the world was he thinking?

 

[STCM(SW)]

Let's just say at one time stealing a man's horse was a hanging offense...

 

[427mach1]

Let's just say at one time stealing a man's horse was a hanging offense...

Pretty sure they don't sell horses at Walmart!

 

[Absalom]

The situation was likely more complex than reported. But among the available scenarios, none comes to mind which looks good for this gentleman's actions.

The only certain fact seems to be that the shoplifter only got cited for misdemeanor theft. That indicates that circumstances will make it difficult for the ex-cop's lawyers to turn shooting at the car into self-defense when it comes to that.

And on a subjective side note, if as a retired officer you carry a gun and feel compelled to "un-retire" yourself in such a situation, you shouldn't walk around looking like you just woke up from a nap behind the dumpster. That tape is not going to be helpful.

 

[yaktamer]

Vague recollection of, "When off-duty, just be a good witness," being pounded into our heads in the academy.

 

[yaktamer]

Pretty sure they don't sell horses at Walmart!

It was Home Depot, they do sell them there.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Stanley...VEhx9Ch1q4QgIEAQYASABEgInZvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[ron_c]

Pretty sure they don't sell horses at Walmart!

Sure they do, on Isle 5 right next to the Purina Horse Chow.

How many times have you hear over the loudspeaker, "Clean up on Isle 5".

 

[biku324]

Not the best decision. The shooter better have lots of insurance.

 

[usmc2427765]

When you are a retired LEO, as I am, always keep in mind that the weapon you carry is only to protect you and the people that are important to you. California is anti-gun and I am sure that belief is imbedded in the young officers they hire.

 

[rwsmith]

A relative....

A relative worked in a shoe store that was ROUTINELY (about twice a week) targeted by shoplifters working in groups and they KNEW that they would not be caught. I would have set up a machine gun nest but nobody wanted my advice.....for some reason.

Seriously though, this was bad. For the first thing, the cop knew himself that he was retired from the LA department, which screams CALIFORNIA! Did he think he was in Idaho?

 

[rwsmith]

I HAVE seen.....

Sure they do, on Isle 5 right next to the Purina Horse Chow.

How many times have you hear over the loudspeaker, "Clean up on Isle 5".

..Purina Monkey Chow.

It made me wonder if they made Purina Wombat Chow.

 

[rwsmith]

Maybe that's a clue....

When you are a retired LEO, as I am, always keep in mind that the weapon you carry is only to protect you and the people that are important to you. California is anti-gun and I am sure that belief is imbedded in the young officers they hire.

How old was the retired officer?

 

[S&WsRsweet]

I think sometimes people who are carrying when a crime is committed get caught up in the wanting to do something to help and make bad decisions.Unfortunately this is probably going to turn out bad for the retired officer.At least he didn't actually kill the fleeing thief .Carrying a firearm is a serious thing you have to keep your head right at all times.

 

[Muss Muggins]

How old was the retired officer?

According to this article from the Los Angeles Daily News, he is 61, and retired from the Cypress Police Department in the mid-90's . . .

Former Cypress police officer arrested after shooting, injuring shoplifting suspect in Riverside – Daily News

 

[4506517]

Vague recollection of, "When off-duty, just be a good witness," being pounded into our heads in the academy.

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Or in this case "when you're retired"

 

[Absalom]

According to this article from the Los Angeles Daily News, he is 61, and retired from the Cypress Police Department in the mid-90's . . .

Hm. He is only 61, but he "retired" about 25 years ago?