Supposedly the story is that a knife-wielding Asian man chased two people into a Chick-fil-A and was taken down by an off-duty cop with his service revolver.
There are still departments rolling around with 1911's, so it's possible that maybe they used a back-up pistol or a "service weapon" that is really his personal weapon deputized into the role. It's not necessarily advisable, but it's pretty cool.
Supposedly the story is that a knife-wielding Asian man chased two people into a Chick-fil-A and was taken down by an off-duty cop with his service revolver.
I saw a description of Taiwanese descent.
After the two people attacked said knife wielder in the first place, going by other comments on the site.
So the cop shot a man for the crime of disturbing his lunch. That tracks.
If so, the condolences make sense. He was shot not because he was the aggressor but because the change of venue meant the shooter lacked context.
Who were the two people who disturbed him?
Surprise .357 Magnum by a victim or defender is the most surprise.
I'm likely wrong about the handgun model.
"Service revolver" just sounds better than "service firearm" or "service pistol".
This guy like his film noir.
It sounds better, but hasn't really been a thing since the 80s.
There are still departments rolling around with 1911's, so it's possible that maybe they used a back-up pistol or a "service weapon" that is really his personal weapon deputized into the role. It's not necessarily advisable, but it's pretty cool.
Boston still allows revolvers as a primary service weapon?
Six rounds aren't enough to shoot your dog.