Debate Cont'd After Independence PD Cam Shows Baby & Mother Amid Deadly Shooting

On our blog we notice most of the comments side with police in this tragedy.

However, obviously, questions persist from the family and some activists. 

As always we share both sides and offer a space for more discussion.

Here's a provocative statement that stands out in recent coverage . . .

Though the video proves she had a knife, Maria Pike’s twin sister says it doesn’t explain the outcome.

“He should have enough training to try other options to get the knife out of her hand and preserve their lives somehow. You kill a baby while you’re at it? What?” she questioned.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

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