Man steals motorbike at gunpoint, then is shot by a police officer [Graphic Video]
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Did anybody else get a little mislead by the title? I thought it meant somebody was forced to rob a bike, then the cop shot the robber and not the gun man. I was really confused for a minute.
I'm not going to watch it 'cos I'm not into the whole gore side of the interwebz.
Can't belive gta caused another person to use a gun to rob somebody...
I'm not going to watch it 'cos I'm not into the whole gore side of the interwebz.
Can't belive gta caused another person to use a gun to rob somebody...
Actually, there's neither blood nor gore. After the robber steals the bike and the cop gets out of his vehicle, there are a couple of gunshots, then the robber and bike fall over. And I don't really think this was inspired by GTA; In some of the comments, a few Brazilian Youtubers pretty much came out and said that stuff like this is not an uncommon occurrence. I think this one just so happened to be caught on camera.omega 616 said:
Did it happen in Brazil, by any chance?
If that is the case, I'd say it's jolly well. The gangsters are barely human, or rather, refuse to act the part. Someone being shot is not a terribly good result. But I'd say in their case, it's acceptable. One less.
But I'd rather he lived, of course, and never have ended up in the company of gangster scum in the first place.
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That's true, though, pistol shots don't tend to be a very gory affair. I remember when a teenaged rioter were shot by the police, on camera. It'd be easy to miss, he clutched his wound and walked away for a few steps. It was only when he fell over that it'd be clear that he was injured.
He did survive, luckily. Being shot at by the police is never a good situation to get yourself in, I suppose.
If that is the case, I'd say it's jolly well. The gangsters are barely human, or rather, refuse to act the part. Someone being shot is not a terribly good result. But I'd say in their case, it's acceptable. One less.
But I'd rather he lived, of course, and never have ended up in the company of gangster scum in the first place.
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Ah, I see. Bloody hell, I hope the crime lowering efforts in Rio de Janeiro sticks, and that they spread.Terraniux said:
That's true, though, pistol shots don't tend to be a very gory affair. I remember when a teenaged rioter were shot by the police, on camera. It'd be easy to miss, he clutched his wound and walked away for a few steps. It was only when he fell over that it'd be clear that he was injured.
He did survive, luckily. Being shot at by the police is never a good situation to get yourself in, I suppose.
While I'm all for due process there is a tipping point when a crime is literally in progress.
Haven't watched the video because I'm a work but "did he died?"
Haven't watched the video because I'm a work but "did he died?"
Nothing personal, but I don't think this appropriate content to be posting on the Escapist, even with a graphic warning.KiKiweaky said:
Bloke was an idiot though.
In the US, this would spark flamewars all over the internet. Despite that the thief could've easily turned the gun on the cop had he announced himself and demanded surrender (although he might have and we just didn't hear it, the thief did seem to be looking in the cop's direction), there'd be plenty of people screaming brutality.
Apparently though, this is in Brazil. I got no problem with the shooting, especially given that fact. In fact, I rather applaud the cop for taking such a risk.
Actually, I'm pretty sure I got no problem with it at all. Thief was an imminent threat to public safety and the cop acted decisively to end the threat without injuring anyone else. Now if only the NYPD were as good shots.
Apparently though, this is in Brazil. I got no problem with the shooting, especially given that fact. In fact, I rather applaud the cop for taking such a risk.
Actually, I'm pretty sure I got no problem with it at all. Thief was an imminent threat to public safety and the cop acted decisively to end the threat without injuring anyone else. Now if only the NYPD were as good shots.
A few news sites have reported that he did, in fact, died.Abomination said:
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/motorbike-thief-shot-brazil-police-2371201
Although that particular article is about as professional as my left foot.
So another:
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/helmetcam-captures-moment-thief-steals-brazilian-mans-motorbike--and-is-immediately-shot-by-undercover-police-8878738.html
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A few posts down, a Brazilian national has given sources that say the thief is in stable condition in hospital.
The thief got what he deserved and the cop made the right decision to ensure public safety. It may be morbid to say but I'm happy he got what he deserved and that justice was fairly swift since I have heard reports that in Brazil most criminals get away with their crimes.
Well I'm not going to cheer or say he deserved it. On the contrary, I'm gonna say that it was depressing to see. Another (presumably) young life cut short from shitty decisions. Not exactly something to be happy about.
If you look closely you can see the man pointing the gun at the officer before he is shot, or at least thats what it looks like to me.evilneko said:In the US, this would spark flamewars all over the internet. Despite that the thief could've easily turned the gun on the cop had he announced himself and demanded surrender (although he might have and we just didn't hear it, the thief did seem to be looking in the cop's direction), there'd be plenty of people screaming brutality.
Apparently though, this is in Brazil. I got no problem with the shooting, especially given that fact. In fact, I rather applaud the cop for taking such a risk.
Actually, I'm pretty sure I got no problem with it at all. Thief was an imminent threat to public safety and the cop acted decisively to end the threat without injuring anyone else. Now if only the NYPD were as good shots.
I hope the police investigation after consumes far less resources than a trial would have.Caiphus said:
I understand the sentiment but we are talking about someone who was so close to the edge of taking a life and was in fact threatening to take a life with the full ability to back it up being removed from the population.BathorysGraveland2 said:
While it is not the best outcome to the scenario it certainly is the most resolving.
