Archived Police officer shoots man to death in Cincinnati traffic stop (cnn.com)
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Archived Police officer shoots man to death in Cincinnati traffic stop (cnn.com)
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[–] PaperEngines 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Wait he shot him in the head? Aren't cops supposed to aim for the center of mass (chest) not pull of headshots like this is call of duty?
[–] lookwhattheymade 0 points 5 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago
Yes they are trained to shoot for center mass. I have a feeling you don't shoot much, but unless you take time to line up your shot then all it takes is a slight tilt of your wrist to change where the bullet hits. Since there was an altercation his adrenaline would have been pumping and it usually comes down to instinct and muscle memory at that point. I doubt he was even consciously thinking at that point. Just acting on impulse from a fight-or-flight response.
[–] chocodile 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
I'm pretty fresh into shooting, I could see this happening. Those things get kinda squirelly on you sometimes.
[–] PaperEngines 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Nope I'm not a shooter but I am an avid fan of the show top shot!