5. Oklahoma: 29
Number one in terms of killings per capita is our number five; Oklahoma. With 29 killed out of a state population of just 3,850,000, roughly one in 130,000 has been killed, the highest number by a wide margin. Of the 29, Eric Harris probably has the most troubling story, as he was shot by a reserve policeman in his 70’s who apparently thought he was using his taser.
Harris was caught selling a firearm to an undercover police officer, and during his arrest Bob Bates, the reserve officer, accidentally shot him. A video was released and Harris is heard saying “He shot me, I’m losing my breath” to which an arresting officer responded “F*** your breath!” Anybody else remember “I can’t breathe”?
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