If we have to march off into the next world, let us walk there on the bodies of our enemies.
https://www.police1.com/officer-misc...lHSZudW92dfXic
Ky. police training instructor suspended after unintentionally shooting a recruit
During a firearms training session, the instructor fired a weapon he did not realize was loaded, hitting a recruit’s ballistic vest; he then discussed covering up the incident
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Louisville Metro Police officer and firearms instructor has been disciplined for accidentally shooting a recruit and considering covering it up, the Courier-Journal reported.
The incident occurred in March 2023 when firearms instructor Christopher Kitchen was training two recruits. During the training, Kitchen pointed his service weapon at one recruit and fired, not realizing the gun was loaded, according to the report.
The recruit was hit on the bullet-resistant vest he was wearing and sustained extensive bruising. Kitchen then talked with the recruits about possibly trying to cover up the incident, which went unreported for 10 to 45 minutes, according to the report.
After a November 2023 investigation, Kitchen was found to have violated LMPD’s policies regarding care and discharge of a firearm and unbecoming conduct and was suspended
LMPD strives to provide safe environments for the public and our employees. As such, a thorough investigation of the incident was completed, and discipline was issued to Officer Christopher Kitchen,” LMPD spokesperson Angela Ingram said in an emailed statement. “All parties involved are still actively serving the residents and visitors of Louisville.”
Yikes.
Retar’d LE. Kinesthetic dufus.
Don’t tread on volcanos!
Reading between the press conference lines makes it sound like the kid was hit by the good guys but that he was still placing all the blame on the woman for creating the situation.
"I will say this... That female, that suspect, put that baby in danger. I'm going to put that blame on her."
Last edited by 0ddl0t; 02-12-2024 at 12:19 AM.
That is my take. (I have been through police Active Shooter training.) The kid was, in effect, serving as a human shield, for the shooter, even if she was not actually holding the kid in a position between her and responding officers. (That detail has not yet been disclosed.) A reasonably-acting officer’s gunfire, striking the child, would, reasonably, result in a felony murder charge against the woman, had she survived the incident, and the child been killed.
I like Chief Finner. I like Houston’s new mayor. I am healthier, now, in some ways, than when I retired, six years ago. If HPD were to decide to adopt a reserve officer program, I just might renew my state peace officer license, and try to help with the manpower situation.
Retar’d LE. Kinesthetic dufus.
Don’t tread on volcanos!
There is some crazy talk of free Palestine ideology from the shooter, which could lend some credence to her bringing the kid along. However, all this talk is just that for now. I’ve not seen a single thing to confirm anything. The media and HPD are keeping a lid on things, which from HPD is a good thing till facts can be presented.
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