Christopher Dorner is only ONE man.

[Spats McGee]

Mr. Dorner's activities are already under discussion: Christopher Dorner is only ONE man.

Merged.

 

[SPEMack618]

Another thing I've noticed, he claims to have a .50 caliber rifle of some sort, thus negating the armor of the LAPD.

I thought those were illegal in CA?

 

[Dr Big Bird PhD]

Only illegal for civilians to purchase a .50 BMG

And what weapons has Dorner used that would have been banned under a new AWB?

 

[SPEMack618]

So he stole a .50 from a police armory? Or was issued one?

 

[Tinner666]

This is an interesting read for 'The Police will protect us' proponents. I just had to share since it shows the difference between policing, which is keeping the peace, and protecting, which is a security detail.
PD even had it's press conference in a bunker area of the station.

"More than 40 protection details were assigned to possible targets of Dorner. Police spokesman Cmdr. Andrew Smith said he couldn’t remember a larger manhunt by the department."
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/201...ree-shooting-a-couple-and-ambushing-two-cops/

 

[Aguila Blanca]

I wonder how many personnel, total, are assigned just to these protection details. I'm generally not a betting man, but I rather suspect that the LAPD is putting a lot more energy and resources into protecting their own than they ever put into protecting even material witnesses in so-called "protective" custody.

 

[Spats McGee]

This may be a hoax, but Feinstein and Boxer are allegedly calling for civilians and LE to lay down their weapons, and give Dorner a chance to turn himself in: http://www.palookavillepost.com/201...-down-their-weapons-during-statewide-manhunt/

(cue laughter)

 

[thallub]

I wonder how many personnel, total, are assigned just to these protection details. I'm generally not a betting man, but I rather suspect that the LAPD is putting a lot more energy and resources into protecting their own than they ever put into protecting even material witnesses in so-called "protective" custody.

This part bugs me. The LAPD has a history of refusing to protect witnesses in impending murder trials. Several material witnesses have been murdered after being refused protection by the LAPD.

http://www.prlog.org/11679102-witness-killed-in-witness-protection-program.html

 

[Dr Big Bird PhD]

This may be a hoax, but Feinstein and Boxer are allegedly calling for civilians and LE to lay down their weapons, and give Dorner a chance to turn himself in: http://www.palookavillepost.com/2013...ewide-manhunt/

(cue laughter)

I'd say it's probably not true, BUT the really sad part is that I would believe they would say such a thing regardless.

 

[Mr. Davis]

Anyone see the thing about Feinstein asking for EVERYONE (civilians and LE) to lay down their weapons, because if they do he will stop and turn himself in- "human nature" I believe was the term used.

That was a satire article, and not a particularly good one. Always check your sources.

 

[shortwave]

Given the facts of the illegal activities (including murder) Dorner is doing, kinda makes it redundant as to the gun laws that now exist or may exist in the future. Somehow it seems that Dorner(or anyone else in his mindset) cares little about the BATFE , NICS or any other laws.

Would seem to me that with Dorner's expertise and training with the LAPD that he would know exactly how he could safely give himself up and that that invitation is always there....

....but in case he doesn't....Thank You, Feinstein and Boxer for that wonderful, can't we all just get along, brainstorm of fantasy.

 

[Greguw]

I would think he is in Mexico by now . I have no clue how this would happen 2 woman , 160lbs light skinned in a blue Toyota were mistaken for this guy .
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2013/02/lapd-will-provide-new-truck.html

 

[mrbatchelor]

I have no clue how this would happen 2 woman , 160lbs light skinned in a blue Toyota were mistaken for this guy .

I'm beginning to become so cynical that I have no idea how the news media let the report get out about the victims. Why wasn't it suppressed? I really hate to admit that.

 

[Greguw]

You would have thought that they do a media black out ... if the woman would have died they could have planted a weapon ... LOL
30 rounds plus and seven cops and no one hit there target .
I want to see the in car video ... LOL
They had news report that average Joe who looked like the shooter Dorner are wearing shirts that say I am not the shooter .

 

[shortwave]

Just had a brief news update by Associated Press that police have exchanged gunfire with Dorner up in the San Bernardino Mts. Apparently Dorner broke into a cabin occupied by a couple, tied them up to steal their auto.

No further details yet. Supposed to be an update @ 5 pm EST.

 

[Fishing_Cabin]

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/02/12/fugitive-ex-cop-exchanges-fire-with-authorities-ap-source-says/

The officer tells The Associated Press it's believed Christopher Dorner committed a residential burglary of a cabin and had a couple tied up in the cabin. One was able to get away and make a call.

This will be interesting

Edit to add, shortwave was quicker then I was on posting this.

 

[pnac]

Dorner cornered:

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2013/02/dorner-shootout-big-bear-hundreds-shots.html

 

[Double Naught Spy]

Cabin now in flames...
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/...nt_n_2672238.html#36_cabin-engulfed-in-flames

And one of the two deputies Dorner shot today has died.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs...rtedly-exchanges-gunfire-with-officers-video/

 

[2ndsojourn]

Dorner dead.

 

[jason_iowa]

Its truly an indictment of our system. I try to be supportive of our law enforcement officials. It's a job I have done and hated and I have respect for anyone who does it as a professional with dignity and integrity. Which I believe is the majority of them. The mistaken identity shootings going on though is unacceptable. If nothing else police are there to provide at least the illusion of safety and security. The LAPD seems to be failing at that miserably, as a complete outsider only having been in LA/orange county a couple times, it seems to me they are getting a reputation of falling apart during tough times.