Police officer explains why he killed bride-to-be Justine Damond

I tried not to be too negative.

30 days in the electric chair, SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth?

Capt Dwayne Conyers - I'm angry that anything this careless could happen. For the honest Cops out there doing the tough work I'm all for and more than willing to support in any way possible. But when this crap happens, Body camera's not on, Car camera not on, Shot without identifying your target (When its not a raging gun battle), Recklessly handling your weapon inside the cop car, Less than 3 years on the force and there are already two or more investigations/complaints against you? At what point do you as the police chief say what the F _ _ ck Hairy?

Capt Dwayne Conyers - that would be too quick of a deal. Maybe on the stretching rack.

The part that confuses me is why he would shoot close to his fellow cops vehicle according to the report she was standing right next to the driver side window of the police cruiser talking with the officer inside. Why the hell would a trained police officer just open fire with risk to hitting his fellow officer.

This account differs from the initial report. This one places him in the vehicle.

I don't buy it and I think the story is BS. Previously, he lawyered up and wouldn't give a statement (a very smart thing to do). I find I strange that he is talking now.

I was a cop for 30+ years. I think he had his gun out (not unreasonable given the circumstances) and he "accidently" pulled the trigger. For liability purposes, he would be better off saying it was an accident. Blame it on poor training by the PD.

By saying he intentionally shot her because he was startled he is guaranteed to be prosecuted and sued. The department wont back him up and he will be flying in the wind. The fact that his partner didn't shoot is very telling.

SMSgt Thor Merich - Dept already called the shooting "Not Necessary".......He's screwed

Fully agree