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Police were able to locate Tyler Comstock in the truck shortly after his father called. They tried to pull him over, but he wouldn't stop. It turned into a chase with Tyler reportedly ramming the cop car at one point. The chase led to the Iowa State University campus. Dispatch audio reveals that twice a police staffer recommended that officers end the pursuit. For some reason, they didn't.
Tyler eventually stopped the truck, but he did not get out and he kept revving the engine. At that point an officer shot at him six times and killed him.
Let me make something VERY clear. I am in no way condoning Tyler's behavior. He should have pulled over, he should have listened to the cops. Even so, Tyler was not armed and it's not like police thought he was armed. Supposedly, they were worried about public safety if he took off again. However, they were perfectly fine with shooting off a gun six times in a public place. I get it that he was not cooperating, but why shoot to kill? Is that really the only option?
My condolences to the Comstock family. I am so sorry that a stupid argument ended with the untimely death of a young man.
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