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Originally Posted by wittynickname

This case of John Crawford in Ohio is utterly ridiculous, and the fact that the officers are getting away completely scot-free is insane.

http://www.vox.com/2014/9/24/6839953...k-ohio-toy-gun

Just to be clear from your quote, the story was updated:

Correction: An earlier headline originally indicated John Crawford was shot after he dropped the toy gun, based on a video released with no sound. Full video footage and other media reports suggest he was shot prior to dropping the toy gun. This post was updated with a new headline, more details, and the full video footage to explain the correct chain of events.

The video clearly shows him still holding the gun when engaged by the police, not dropped before police arrive as your quote indicates. Secondly, based on his position of the gun, he could effectively shoot a round on target in < a second. (source - http://www.forcescience.org/biomachanics.html).