And… it’s a direct hit to the shoulder, in one side and out the other. I think I just got through saying that never happens anymore. Anyway, Splitface is down!
They don’t. They shoot to stop the action. It’s a myth that anyone can – especially in an adrenaline-charged situation – control their aim so well as to “shoot to kill”, or “shoot to wing”, or the ever popular “shoot the gun out of their hand”. It just can’t be done by most mere mortal humans. I always qualified in the high 90% range but had I ever been forced to fire in a real situation (which, fortunately, neither I nor most other officers are ever called upon to do in their careers) I would have hoped to simply stop the bad action without any good guys, including myself, shot or hurt. You shoot to stop the action and hope your training is good enough that you’re successful at that.
Tracy says, “Let’s make a break for it,” which implies some sort of retreat and regroup. So who’s firing the shots? Tracy and Sam as they are running? Or did Clybourne switch sides? Or did Blackjack decide to show up and offer some assistance?
Now as soon as they rescue Zelda, now that she doesn’t have to make that dive in very unfavorable surrounding, thee action will be stopped, as Pat comes to relieve Tracy, and, Sam of their weapons, as our two heroes go off on administrative leave, while the civilian review authority investigates the shooting, and, Splitface goes back to the mental health facility he escape from, (after being treated at the county jail medical facility.)
Looks to me as though Splitface has been hit in his right arm (bicep area) and grazed at his left shoulder. Those two wounds should end his gunfighting for now, though they may not put him down for long, if at all: hyped up on adrenaline, he may not feel the pain immediately, though blood loss should slow him considerably. Assuming Tracy and Sam move in quickly, they can arrest Splitface, call for paramedics, and get Zelda safely down from the dive tower, all tomorrow….
Neil Wick about 5 years ago
Good morning™, trapped detectives!
And… it’s a direct hit to the shoulder, in one side and out the other. I think I just got through saying that never happens anymore. Anyway, Splitface is down!
AnyFace about 5 years ago
HarryCK about 5 years ago
Good morning™, shoulder shooters !
He’s not dead, Jim, but being wounded, double, – fight over !
Cheapskate0 about 5 years ago
I guess Clybourne is trying to cooperate with the authorities!
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] about 5 years ago
With the double wounds he should be easy to handler. Easier, I meant easier to handle.
fredville about 5 years ago
…..as the other bullet hits Zelda, a victim of friendly fire, lol
Knightman Premium Member about 5 years ago
One down, one run away and Zelda is up out of view!!! Ouch both wounds look to smart a little!!!
ArmOfTheSportsPress about 5 years ago
Too bad he didn’t get a bullet in one side the heart and out the other
crobinson019 about 5 years ago
How come peace officers shoot to kill?
WestofthePecan Premium Member about 5 years ago
They don’t. They shoot to stop the action. It’s a myth that anyone can – especially in an adrenaline-charged situation – control their aim so well as to “shoot to kill”, or “shoot to wing”, or the ever popular “shoot the gun out of their hand”. It just can’t be done by most mere mortal humans. I always qualified in the high 90% range but had I ever been forced to fire in a real situation (which, fortunately, neither I nor most other officers are ever called upon to do in their careers) I would have hoped to simply stop the bad action without any good guys, including myself, shot or hurt. You shoot to stop the action and hope your training is good enough that you’re successful at that.
jrankin1959 about 5 years ago
Now, that’s shooting…
Jonathan K. and the Elusive Dream Girl about 5 years ago
Tracy says, “Let’s make a break for it,” which implies some sort of retreat and regroup. So who’s firing the shots? Tracy and Sam as they are running? Or did Clybourne switch sides? Or did Blackjack decide to show up and offer some assistance?
WilliamVollmer about 5 years ago
Now as soon as they rescue Zelda, now that she doesn’t have to make that dive in very unfavorable surrounding, thee action will be stopped, as Pat comes to relieve Tracy, and, Sam of their weapons, as our two heroes go off on administrative leave, while the civilian review authority investigates the shooting, and, Splitface goes back to the mental health facility he escape from, (after being treated at the county jail medical facility.)
Kip W about 5 years ago
“Hey! Anybody? I’m still up here! How am I supposed to concentrate on my dive with all this shooting?”
iggyman about 5 years ago
Looks like ol’ Haf and Haf will return again someday!
iggyman about 5 years ago
Big conclusion tomorrow! I liked this story!
vanisleson about 5 years ago
Is Zelda still up the ladder ready to dive? Shouldn’t someone tell her NOT to dive? Keep tuned!
L Silverman about 5 years ago
Be careful, Tracy! You only shot two of his three personalities!
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] about 5 years ago
So far so good. He’s wounded but not fully out of it unless he surrenders now since his gun arm is shot.
Sisyphos about 5 years ago
Looks to me as though Splitface has been hit in his right arm (bicep area) and grazed at his left shoulder. Those two wounds should end his gunfighting for now, though they may not put him down for long, if at all: hyped up on adrenaline, he may not feel the pain immediately, though blood loss should slow him considerably. Assuming Tracy and Sam move in quickly, they can arrest Splitface, call for paramedics, and get Zelda safely down from the dive tower, all tomorrow….