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In reply to the discussion: Was Michael Brown surrendering to, or attacking, Officer Wilson? [View all]sub.theory
(652 posts)44. The million dollar question
Well, this is of course the critical question. If he was attacking or threatening the officer then the shooting might be justifiable, if heavy handed. Otherwise, it would be criminal and murder charges are deserved. No one except those who were there knows what really happened at this point, and unfortunately everyone seems to be giving a different story. This one is going to hinge on the physical evidence.
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Was Michael Brown surrendering to, or attacking, Officer Wilson? [View all]
Michigander_Life
Aug 2014
OP
But there are witnesses who claim that Officer Wilson shot Mike Brown when he was already down.
BlueCaliDem
Aug 2014
#12
Witnesses say that after Mike Brown was already down, the cop "shot him some more".
BlueCaliDem
Aug 2014
#16