Attn all liberals.
I have tried to be a voice of pragmatism and reason on this whole subject on other forums, and been accused of being many things I am not by the Xenophobe brigade, but some of what is being said here is so laughable it is like children squabbling.
Lets clear up a few facts that have been reported in the last few hours.
1: Plains Clothes Officers had an Address under surviellance as it was an address listed in one of 7/7 bombers PDA's.
2: The subject in question had been observed entering the address with no coat, and a couple of hours later was seen leaving wearing an oversized winter "puffa" jacket.
3: As he was unknown to the officers, they recieved permission to send three to follow and observe his movements.
4: The Officers were made aware of the other events in Sth London, and upon entering the Tube station they recieved orders to detain the individual.
5: Witnesses have clearly stated that they identified themselves as ARMED Police Officers, and ordered the target to put his hands behind his head and turn around.
6: Instead of doing as instructed, he leapt the Ticket Barriers and ran from the Officers.
7: Different witnesses have reported that between 3 and 5 further demands to halt or they would open fire were clearly heard, but the target continued to run from the Officers.
8: Upon entering the Train the Officers made a final attempt to apprehend the target, but as they did so he was seen to thrust one hand inside his jacket and another into his Jacket Pocket, at this point one or possibly two of the Officers then opened fire, killing the target.
They have also reported that the Guy was in the country Illegally as his Visa had expired 14 months ago, he spoke English perfectly well and so would have understood all commands to stop.
Now the shooting of any person is regrettable, but especially when that person turns out to be an innocent, however, if a person who is in full command of their faculties, clearly understands the commands given to them then chooses to ignore armed Police Officers and then runs until cornered, and then gives these Officers cause to be concerned for public safety, then that person has brought these circumstances upon themselves.
It would be great if this Guy had not died, but the only person responsible for his death is himself as he chose to ignore common sense.