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Attorney says Durham police officer shot himself

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Obviously Raynor has gone to the police academy You people dont remember that cops are normal,average people, they are not Gods, so dont expect them to have strength like one I personally have been through the academy and know officers are taught how to handle themselves, but you werent there so you dont know exactly it happened

cynicaljill
December 21, 2012 5:28 p.m.

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People actually believe this defense attorney? Seriously? HAHAHA

It's the word of an experienced police officer vs someone with "a larceny conviction and several drug-related charges over the past few years."

Was the cop a Barney Fife who couldn't get his gun out? Was he struggling with himself? Why did Riley run instead of helping the wounded officer, or at least hang around for EMS?

hp277
December 21, 2012 5:26 p.m.

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I see this Officer is gonna get off, due to the suspect's "already" criminal history. FYI, I know ppl that's had 2 prove DCPD 2 be wrong (& they DID), so even an Officer's credibility is questionable 2 me. THIS IS "MY" OPINION btw.

raynorteresa
December 21, 2012 11:37 a.m.

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To all of u that is saying the Officer did NOT make this up... yea right. I said last night, this story sounded fishy...& still does. Im glad he's ok, but come on, how u LET some1 get n contact with YOUR gun & badge...come on ppl. I don't think the suspect did that. I think the Officer was def involved n this somehow.

raynorteresa
December 21, 2012 11:33 a.m.

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To hp277, I guess in your mind it's totally implausible that a police officer is capable of shooting himself accidentally? And if he did do you think for one minute he would say that he did? Of course this criminal should be held accountable for his actions, but we don't know all of the facts and counting on all police officers to be totally honest all the time is almost as bad as believing that someone who is accused of a crime is guilty! Let the accused go done for what he actually did all while keeping in mind that police officers are human and capable of not telling the truth too.

tab580642
December 20, 2012 5:05 p.m.

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Cops should not be able to carry guns while not in uniform. Marty King Actually, some municipalities in certain states require an officer off duty to always carry. As in a case where an off duty officer is standing in line at a bank and someone comes in to rob it...the officer is expected to contain the situation if at all possible. Not certain about NC but I know this to be true in other states.

beaulahjackson4
December 20, 2012 10:50 a.m.

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What an idiotic uninformed news report by WRAL. Get your facts straight and stop bashing police officers as you always do. FYI, there are such undercover officers such as this officer. Not all were uniforms but all do carry a badge, id and a gun like this one. Whether or not the officer shot himself during the struggle with this fine citizen of Durham or not is a moot point, you don't fight the police. BTW Grandma of bad guy, your innocent son has been arrested numerous times, its public information go look. I guess innocent people steal a police badge and gun too?? Just shut up!

gr8212
December 20, 2012 10:34 a.m.

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"Stewart injured himself with his own gun, the attorney said."

Wow. I watch a good bit of TV, and that might be one of the most original and creative arguments I have ever heard from a defense attorney.

It's absurd, but credit is due for originality.

hp277
December 20, 2012 10:17 a.m.

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That's right WRAL good journalism. This liberal agenda you post is just what is wrong with this country. The criminal is always innocent. This headline looks like you are already 0saying the officer shot himself. He was doing his job and a convicted felon who obviously was doing something he shouldn't have and shot an officer who is doing his public duty to protect you so you can post this liberal "cops are the enemy" bologne. I pray for our countries future, this is pathetic.

Bullcity34
December 20, 2012 9:49 a.m.

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NCFireman, You need to worry about putting water on the fire and not trying police work! Police are proactive, not reactive you can't always wait for back up. Being a public servant you should know better than to comment on things you don't have a clue about. Go take and nap and watch somemore TV!