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Man lucky shot not lethal

Tue., June 26, 2012

In response to “Man unsure why SPD shot him” (June 19).

OK, you have a convicted felon with a firearm and out at 4 a.m., trying to shoot someone. In his own words, “I was getting ready to pull the trigger and they go and shoot me.”

If he can’t figure out why he was shot, he’s too stupid even to be classified as an idiot.

The police officer should be commended for showing restraint. He didn’t miss. The man brought this all on himself and should be thanking the officer for not taking the lethal shot.

Marvin Olson

Spokane

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