1. This absolutely appalling highway shootout yesterday encapsulates the under-trained, military-cosplaying, Punisher-wannabe cops who permeate America's police departments.
They killed both the hostage and a bystander, then bragged "no LEOs were harmed."
They killed both the hostage and a bystander, then bragged "no LEOs were harmed."
2. Here are a few things that those in charge of this disaster should be held accountable for:
-Choosing to assault the vehicle
-Choosing to assault the vehicle in the middle of stopped rush hour traffic
-Using civilian cars with people *in them* as human shields
-Choosing to assault the vehicle
-Choosing to assault the vehicle in the middle of stopped rush hour traffic
-Using civilian cars with people *in them* as human shields
3. I count at least five instances of cops firing on the vehicle *with the hostage* while using occupied civilian vehicles as *human shields.* This is shocking and deplorable police work. Everyone should have their badges and guns taken away. 
The 27-year-old UPS driver was the father of two young daughters
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