Closing Bell: Shooting in Front of 370 Lafayette
The Local blog has the report on an undercover operation gone tragically wrong in Clinton Hill…Evidently an undercover cop sitting on the stoop at 370 Lafayette Avenue was attacked by a resident of the building who was angry at his presence on the stoop. One thing led to another and the resident was shot. Check…
The Local blog has the report on an undercover operation gone tragically wrong in Clinton Hill…Evidently an undercover cop sitting on the stoop at 370 Lafayette Avenue was attacked by a resident of the building who was angry at his presence on the stoop. One thing led to another and the resident was shot. Check The Local for more details. Update: The Daily News is reporting that the fight started because the policeman had an earpiece in that prevented him from hearing the resident, and ex-con, giving an initial command to get off his stoop; the resident then followed up with a kick to the back of the head and a punch in the face.
Point taken Brownstoner – thanks for the clarification.
As for you Xander, I don’t know if you’re semi-literate or you simply didn’t read my post in your rush to retort but you’ve actually made my point for me. Thank you.
As for this unfortunate incident: Who knows what happened but again, an undercover officer with proper training should’ve got up and left if someone, a hot head or not asked them to. Come back with back up if you have to but your job is to avoid confrontation and keep your cover.
aww.. name calling, not a racist, just tell it like it is and the truth hurts.
Dont be a dick, you wont get shot… its a simple yet effective rule.
xander- if we are to go along with your premise then it might be a smart idea for you to stay inside . ignorant racist.
So the guy that got shot was an asshole, and rule of thumb if you are an asshole and mess with a cop, the chances of getting shot increase.
Why is it OK for the police to set up a drug sting on the steps of a private residence?
Maybe this guy was a hot head, but he is a military dude confronting some jerk sitting on his Mom’s front step looking like he is selling or buying drugs (which is exactly what the cops wanted folks to think).
I am not sure how many would confront such a situation in a calm friendly manner. This is a sad case of escalating testosterone levels.
But I still can’t figure out why the police can use your home any how they see fit. We can’t openly drink a beer on our stoops, but they can step up stings potentially and actually endangering all who live in the home without their consent.
The guy who lived in the house was clearly a hot head and probably wouldn’t have died had he tried a calmer approach but still, the fact of the matter is it should not be possible to die at the hands of police on one’s own porch when stepping outside for a smoke. Police training and procedure must adjust to this tragic situation.
“It seems that the gun went off by accident”
DIBS, I respect your views, but there’s no such thing. Keep that gun under your bed and it’ll never accidentally fire itself.
As someone who has lived three blocks from this shooting, I must say that the police presence is a godsend. Latieta James has tried to get increased presence for the people here, and finally something has happened.
I lived three blocks from this shooting location. Over 10 months of “living” there was 1 gang killing, 2 killings, and dozens of gun shots heard. Each time I called 911 to get late response and scoffed at by the police. Finally there is something being done in this hotbed of activity.
I wish all the people who that live in this area, peace and harmony. And I thank god each time I hear of an incident over there that I have left the area.
Crown,
Those are, and have always been, the guidelines for the Forum. Not sure why you have a bee in your bonnet about this. The home page has always covered a broad range of local information like retail news and, yes, crime.