The statement from capitol police about the death of Officer Billy Evans is strangely vague ....

[markpkessinger]

The statement from capitol police about the death of Officer Billy Evans is strangely vague as to how, exactly, Officer Evans died. It says that Noah Green rammed the barricade, but it does not specifically say that he hit the two officers (although some outlets have made that leap). Why do I get the feeling we're looking at a friendly fire incident here?

[dawg day]

1. He jumped out with a knife, they said-

Maybe he used that?
They might want to prepare the family before the terrible details are released.

[markpkessinger]

2. My understanding is that he did not manage to hit anyone with the knife . . .

. . . and that he was instantly killed in a hil of bullets when he lunged.

[SoCalDavidS]

3. Strange, Tonight On Either CNN Or MSNBC They Said He Was Stabbed nt

[markpkessinger]

4. And yet other outlets, including WaPo, have said he rammed the officers with his car . . .

. . . strange, indeed. But it appears the statement issued by police was intentionally vague, and that various outlets have been left to draw their own conclusions. That's why I find it all rather suspect.