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  1. 01-06-2016, 18:53 #1
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    Default Don't wear tactical gear in Illinois

    http://www.foxnews.com/us/2016/01/06...ors_picks=true

    Police in northern Illinois shot and killed a man suspected of taking photographs of schools while apparently wearing body armor Wednesday morning after a struggle, the Chicago Tribune reported.Officers responded in Zion around 8:30 a.m. after a man was reportedly spotted taking photos of local schools, according to a statement from the Lake County Major Crime Task Force.
    “The suspicious person was located by officers and a foot pursuit ensued,” the statement said. “It appeared the offender was wearing body armor. After the foot pursuit, a struggle with the offender and officers ensued, which resulted in the offender being shot.”
    Officers at the scene tried to keep him alive, authorities said, and the man was then taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.
    No word yet on if he was actually wearing body armor, or perhaps just had on a backpack with MOLLE loops. The press are idiots, and it sounds like some police are jumpy. Interesting times we live in...
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    Sheriff's Detective Christopher Covelli said what police initially believed to be body armor was a homemade tactical-style vest with metal inserts. Officers recovered an Airsoft BB gun from the scene of the shooting, an alley behind the 1800 block of Ezekiel Avenue.

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    Sounds like the guy was an idjit...

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    Ever since theater shooting, the second theres your typical $5 mall ninja accessory vest or anything not pure street clothes. It becomes "Tactical body armor" to the media. (Granted in this case wacko did have sad attempt at DIY armor... just saying)
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    Don't run from and fight with the police in Illinois
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    Quote Originally Posted by davsel View Post
    Don't run from and fight with the police in Illinois
    This ^ for the win.
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    Quote Originally Posted by davsel View Post
    Don't run from and fight with the police in America
    Fixed that for you.....
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    I guess his homemade armor didn't work as planned.
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    Near future Chicago-area Armslist ad:

    For Sale: Homemade body armor. Slightly used. May have some stains on it and a hole or two.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bailey Guns View Post
    Near future Chicago-area Armslist ad:

    For Sale: Homemade body armor. GEN 1.... PROTOTYPE .
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