New info out re: Roberson case: chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-…
Keep in mind the investigation is ongoing. I have a couple of thoughts (1 of a few)
Keep in mind the investigation is ongoing. I have a couple of thoughts (1 of a few)
First, Roberson absolutely did intervene when the perp opened fire, stopping or impeding what would be legally defined as a mass shooting. (1 of a few)
Secondly, according to available info, he held the perp as LEO arrived to respond. The info available doesn’t read as though he was going to turn the tables and become the aggressor after subduing the perp. (1 of a few)
Third, and I’m speculating here, I’d imagine that Roberson was in fight or flight mode at this point. Article states police shouted commands to drop weapon, fair to ask if Roberson heard — anyone who’s done stress training or been in this mode … (1 of few)
… knows that your senses go haywire. It’s why people train, because you fall back on highest level of your training. Some people legitimately do not hear. Spoke of this yesterday with @guyrelford . (cont)
(I’ve personally done stress training where I missed some commands because I was pushed to my limit. It’s an actual thing backed by scientific research. Again, why we train). (cont)
Also — (and again, spoke with @guyrelford on this) most DGU is from 5-7 feet. Roberson had the armed perp pinned to the ground. Fair to ask if he was worried perp would shoot him if he let up. We weren’t there and do not know. (cont.)
This is why it’s important to wait for facts and allow the investigation to continue. (End for now)
Who am I kidding though, no one will allow for that and people will just continue being jerks to each other on the Internet in the name of truth or something. ¯\_( ツ)_/¯
And yes, people choose this. I can’t take serious the people who claim to want solutions but attack any attempt to discuss them.
