Bratton Q&A
(Bratton doesn't look like Tom Selleck at all. About half his height)
Some about emotions cops feel at times like these.
The shooter's Instagram postings were on the account of the wounded woman in Maryland. Investigation will try to determine what his actual motivation was.
His last residence was Atlanta. Had GF in Baltimore. Some "connectivity" to Brooklyn.
No evidence of ties to any organizations at this time.
" one of the realities, you put that blue uniform and your the thin line between anarchy."
de Blasio asked about rift with PD. He responded now is not the time for politics.
Bratton asked about shooter,s ties to demonstrations. "unknown at this time. Will be investigated"
Bratton asked for public's health if you see something, say something.
Bratton mentioned tragedy of news from Maryland just arriving as shooting started. He mentioned putting a smart phone in car society officers could see photo as well as text.
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My heart goes out to these families...they are in my prayers.
I suspect there will be a day or two cease fire on the politics front, but you can bet this thing is going to be a shitstorm of finger pointing.
I suspected Mr. Deblasio's demeanor toward the cops was going to cause violence...but I expected the cops to come unglued at the protesters chanting kill cops resulting in an all out brawl/riot...
I honestly didn't expect this...I didn't think anyone was that stupid...but no accounting for an angry whackjob...did Sharpton/Deblasio et al. weponize this guy...nah, he was going to kill someone.
Did Deblasio and Sharpton's antics point this whackjob at the NY cops...I think it is probable.
....but we'll see what else is uncovered. I'm hoping the NYPD isn't letting anyone touch anything until THEY are done investigating...so I expect the investigation to be clean and its findings to be unfiltered...
This is sad and frustrating beyond belief...
