Calvin - "A police officer shot and killed a man in Fairbanks Tuesday after the man threatened a woman with a gun, grabbed a hostage off the street and ignored commands to drop his weapon.... Officers Tasered the suspect but the less-than-lethal method was ineffective, McCulloch said...Richards grabbed an elderly man as a hostage at some point during the pursuit and used him as a human shield." Very different situation. Richards threatened a woman, grabbed a hostage for a human shield and ignored police commands. This guy didn't aim at anyone, didn't assault multiple people and he grab a hostage. He also did not enter the school or approached the kids. What is so difficult to understand?? If I was the hostage someone better kill the asshat before he decides to kill me!! How long should police wait to see if the hostage taker changes his mind? This man was clearly unstable.  2 less dangerous people we have on the streets. Ironically even Neato Neil is safe BECAUSE GOOD GUYS HAD GUNS!!