The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Another thread about Tyler, TX, but an important question.

E.L. · February 28, 2005, 01:03 AM

Good question. There are a lot of variables there though. In the instance of the Tyler shooting, it was in the town square in front of the courthouse. It is possible that you would have been mistaken by LE depending upon what angle you shooting at and located in. Mark was coming from behind the perp and to the front of the LE under fire and could have easily been mistaken as possibly another civilian taking them under fire. If it was from the side such as from one of the two restaurants to the east of the courthouse then probably not. It is hard to say, there are a lot of variables and different conditions. That said, there were a lot of plainsclothes LE (such as a detective in a suit that was wounded) in the area. It is a good question though, with I expect no concrete answer. I would love to hear some LE guys chime in and give their opinions.

February 28, 2005, 01:03 AM	#2
E.L. Junior Member Join Date: February 27, 2005 Location: Tyler, The Great State of Texas Posts: 8	Good question. There are a lot of variables there though. In the instance of the Tyler shooting, it was in the town square in front of the courthouse. It is possible that you would have been mistaken by LE depending upon what angle you shooting at and located in. Mark was coming from behind the perp and to the front of the LE under fire and could have easily been mistaken as possibly another civilian taking them under fire. If it was from the side such as from one of the two restaurants to the east of the courthouse then probably not. It is hard to say, there are a lot of variables and different conditions. That said, there were a lot of plainsclothes LE (such as a detective in a suit that was wounded) in the area. It is a good question though, with I expect no concrete answer. I would love to hear some LE guys chime in and give their opinions.