Let me see your hands
Working downtown is always fun. Lots of things to see and do and all right outside your office door.
So today I was out for my usual afternoon Spanky break, when I came across an actual take down. Two cops came screaming down Granville and onto Nelson. They turned off their sirens as they made the turn making me think they were simply avoiding traffic.
The light turns green at Howe and they put their lights on but they don’t move and neither do any of the other cars. “Hmmm… maybe something’s afoot” The light goes red and they lurch across the intersection, nearly running over some guy. He seemed very determined to cross the intersection now that the little white man was flashing despite the fact there was a Crown Victoria bearing down on him.
Having blocked a car, they hop out and draw their guns “Let me see your hands! Don’t move!” which must be an interesting statement to hear from someone pointing a gun at you. All I was thinking was ‘Ooh, how cool; an actual take down and me without my camera’. A crowd quickly gathered and we talked amongst ourselves while buddy cuffed and frisked.
He didn’t look like a skid; I imagine he fancied himself something of a player given how he was dressed but whatever. No matter what he did, you know he’s walking the streets tonight…
