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The Henderson Police Department is taking a pass on talking about why a young officer fatally shot an ice cream vendor in front of her two children and husband. Couldn't officers have subdued the knife-wielding woman without shooting to kill? Maybe aim for a leg? I appreciate and admire the efforts of our valley's finest as much as anyone, and recognize police do a thankless job in the face of tremendous stress. But this is the latest in a string of police killing citizens under questionable circumstances. Remember the guy who wouldn't turn down his stereo on the Strip? And the 17-year-old murder suspect fatally shot as he ran from police, his hands cuffed behind his back? And the recent fatal shooting at a Henderson convenience store?
Last year former Metro Sheriff Bill Young, as candid out of office as he was in office, questioned whether the youthful inexperience he says characterizes today's police force is partially responsible for the incidents.
Yes, Henderson PD is declining to appear, but Metro Chief Deputy Ted Moody will join Jon Ralston on Friday to talk about dealing with the language barriers officers confront, which proved deadly in this case. He'll also address the former sheriff's contention that too many cops are wet behind the ears.
On today's big show: Harry Reid says any Democrat will do. Reid struggles for a worthy comeback to Jon's closing quip that he better get on board Hillary Clinton's Inevitability Express or face a possible challenge from the New York senator for majority leader.
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