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Kentucky Cops Raid Wrong Home, Kill Innocent Man over Alleged Stolen Weed Eater (atlantablackstar.com)

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[–] workerONE 44 points 5 days ago (1 children)

"Although police have released little details about the shooting, neighbors told local media they were searching for a stolen Weed Eater on Dec. 23 when they banged on Harless’ front door at 11:50 p.m."

Why were they going to someone's door at almost midnight for something like this?

[–] [email protected] 25 points 5 days ago (1 children)

A lot of people are asleep at this time. Great way to catch people groggy and unawares; less likely for them to defend themselves. Also less chance for witnesses.

[–] Passerby6497 17 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

On the other hand, also more likely for someone to assume home invader and defend themselves.

Which might also be part of the reason, now that I think about it. Gives them an excuse to ~~execute someone~~ defend themselves from a crazy criminal.