New York State Senator David Paterson has introduced legislation that would require police to shoot to wound rather than use deadly force. In addition, the bill provides for a second-degree manslaughter charge "specifically for an officer who "uses more than the minimal amount necessary" to stop a crime suspect."
Paterson is on Eliot Spitzer's ticket as Lieutenant Governor. Scarey.
UPDATE: Spitzer has distanced himself from the legislation, saying that he didn't think "it will go anywhere." (At least before the election.)
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