[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by Bay Kid

Major news reported a police shooting of a black man yesterday. Showed the black man refusing to listen to the police then reached into his car for something, then police shot him.

Why can't they just listen to the police for the moment. Now it is the policeman's fault. Bad kids.

The whole key to this will be what he reached for and/or what did the police believe he was reaching for?

As Gracie says, a person's record has everything to do with the way that he's treated by the police. When police know that they are dealing with a multiple violent offender, they are going to be more aware and more on edge than when dealing with someone that has run a stop sign and has no record. They are more concerned about their lives and safety and may be quicker to react.