Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Alleged killer of Dallas policeman claiming self-defense
Charles Patrick Payne, the man who stands accused of killing Dallas police Senior Cpl. Norman Smith, is claiming self-defense in the shooting, saying that Smith did not identify himself as a police officer and he only reacted as if some unknown assailant was trying to break into his house. Dallas police don't dispute that Smith gave a fake name to try and gain entry into the apartment, but say that officers clearly yelled "Police!" when Payne opened the door.
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Oh man! They yelled Police after he opened the door? He had already shot the officer through the door. That's not going to help win a conviction.
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