[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by donassaid

The fact remains that it was a good stop and both cops went by the book. They were polite, considerate and professional until they were both assaulted by Brooks and had a weapon taken away. Did Brooks deserve to be shot? Probably not but I will not judge the motivation of policemen who have to make life and death judgement calls in the heat of the moment. One fact is indisputable. Rayshard Brioks would be alive today if he hadn't resisted arrest so let's quit with the martyrdom complex and out the blame where it belongs. In too many instances, black perps are shot or killed in the course of resisting police or running away. Should be a simple solution. If you are arrested, regardless of your skin color or the skin color of the arresting officer, do not resist, do not assault a police officer and you may live to see your day in court.

He would also be alive, if the cop hadn't shot him twice in the back...and they simply picked him up later.