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konnichiwa said:

Torillian said:

So if police stop someone for speeding and they try to drive away is your understanding that they should shoot to kill. Because I don't think that's how it goes or how it should go. 

I don't agree with the killing but you have to stop them; the moment she drove away she also became a threat for bystanders.  Before the Garner case you could shoot anyone who commited a Felony and run away but now only if they are possible a threat.

Why do you have to stop them? Do they look like they're about to blow up a neighborhood?

Why do you think she became an imminent threat for bystanders for trying to get out of the way?

Are any people driving cars imminent threats to bystanders?

Since when is disobeying orders a felony or threat to bystanders?

Have some sense. In most civilized countries police chases are illegal or highly regulated as a last resort (let alone drawing a gun on people), that's what is a threat to bystanders. Yet in the US they put it on TV for entertainment. Here you get suspended when you chase a suspect at high speeds.
https://www.cp24.com/local/toronto/2025/11/12/toronto-police-officer-charged-with-dangerous-driving-in-high-speed-pursuit-of-stolen-vehicle/