Another police shooting? This one takes the cake for excuses.

PO3 Steven Sherrill — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 09:19:43 -0400

http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/oklahoma-man-eric-harris-fatally-shot-police-accident-instead-tased-n340116

Oops does not cover taking the life of another human being...

Oklahoma Man Eric Harris Fatally Shot by Deputy Who Meant to Fire Taser

Harris, 44, was shot on April 2, when he was being arrested as part of an undercover gun-selling sting, Tulsa authorities said.

Response by PO3 Steven Sherrill made Apr 13 at 2015 9:24 AM

PO3 Steven Sherrill — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 09:24:00 -0400

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 13 at 2015 10:39 AM

PO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 10:39:44 -0400

The age of the Deputy is what leaps out at me...seems a little long in the tooth to be out there making collars. Perhaps he shouldn't have been in a position with arrest powers at such an advanced age?

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Apr 13 at 2015 11:39 AM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 11:39:50 -0400

Even in the craziest of my moments, I will know if I had a gun in my hand.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 13 at 2015 11:41 AM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 11:41:24 -0400

This happened with a Transit cop in New York just a couple of years ago. Same scenario: tried to pull his Taser, pulled his duty weapon instead. I can see it being an accident, but if you can’t tell the difference between your lethal and non-lethal options, you need to have the Taser in a crossdraw holster on your non-dominant, non-shooting side. Having them stacked right next to each other is just asking for trouble.

Response by COL Jean (John) F. B. made Apr 13 at 2015 3:24 PM

COL Jean (John) F. B. — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 15:24:28 -0400

Very sad... Tragic accident (if that story holds out to be true).

I am sure the Deputy will be charged with Involuntary Manslaughter or something like that.