Police related events we hear about in the media can be confusing and inaccurate. Hard to tell sometimes why some cops shot first and asked questions later, instead of the opposite. But those of us who are only speculating do not know the facts. Unfortunately if a situation does look bad because of what a cop(s) has done, it paints a bad picture for the rest of the officers.

Anyway, thanks again for sharing!

For a little more info, as far as I can tell she could hear fine, which is why she sat up and covered her ears. There was no TV on. You’re right that some situations just suck, and all we can hope for is to make them suck not quite as bad as they could. I did have some good luck that night. And you’re also right about public opinion, and the difficulty of getting the actual truth during an investigation. Everyone gives their own version of events, and often there’s a definite angle to be worked.

That was one of those experiences that will always give me the chills.

Thanks for commenting, Mike.

Chris

Far as I see it, some situations are just nasty and complex, and only end up well by good luck. And whatever gets reported about them will never resemble the truth. Everyone deserves a fair trial, but they’ll never get it in the court of public opinion.

Thanks for reading and commenting, and for the quote. I’m sure I’ll have to use it someday.

Chris

It is a moral than never loses its truth.

Thank you for your comments. This incident has stuck with me for many years, and I reflect on it whenever I hear a story about a police officer (or soldier) that sounds terrible but maybe doesn’t explain all the factors involved.