I’m upset. 50 rounds, fifty rounds – shoot, reload, shoot, reload, shoot – 50 damn rounds! 50! Did I mention the victims were unarmed? Fifty rounds.

The NYPD has a policy on the use of deadly physical force involving automobiles. It states: “Don't shoot at/from moving vehicles unless deadly physical force other than the vehicle is being used. Sources said that Sean Bell and backseat passenger Trent Benefield were likely hit with errant rounds. Bell, 23, was killed, while Guzman, 31, was hit 11 times and Benefield, 23, was hit three times. Guzman was in critical condition and Benefield in stable condition on Monday morning. The undercover officer who fired first had spent about three hours inside the club. Police admit he was drinking as part of his cover.

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