The head of Philadelphia’s police union said Wednesday that cops had “no choice” but to shoot the knife-wielding black man whose death has sparked widespread unrest in the Pennsylvania city.
John McNesby, president of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5, told a local radio show host that 27-year-old Walter Wallace “was a problem in the community” and forced the officers’ hands when he refused to drop a knife during a confrontation Monday afternoon.
“It’s unfortunate, but I mean our officers, you know, they did what they were trained to do and also want to go home at night,” McNesby told WPHT Talk Radio 1210 host Dom Giordano.
“He ignored numerous commands, numerous orders to drop the knife and then he lunged at them,” he said. “I mean, he left the officers with no choice. They don’t look to hurt anybody, but they also want to go home safe at night while protecting the community.”
Play stupid games – win stupid prizes…!
This thug made the mistake of bringing a knife to a gun-fight…and then charging at guys with guns…
I have heard liberals say “I would have shot that guy if he came at me!”
And they would be dead! But as they say, “Stupid shall be punished”.
People with mental issues are very strong, mace, stun guns, and physical use of force is not effective
I quite surprised even after being shot multiple times, that he did not stab an officer.
So the cops put down a rabid animal. It was a service to the community.
The criminal Got what he asked for Period !!! Justified !!!
This is the problem with society led by the Democrats now. Regardless of what a criminal does or what kind of weapon he carries if his face is black a cop should not shoot him. If they (cop) is killed by the thug it is ok but do not defend themselves. Starting with Obama on down they should put them all in the same position as a cop is put into daily especially with unruly criminals and see what they do under the same circumstances. Obama started this hate of cops but giving all people the right to burn, riot, loot everytime someone is killed is really getting old and some of these top Democrats should have to pay the piper eventually!!!!!!!!