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Code inspector goes to house over tall grass complaints; resident has mental health crisis and points gun at inspector; cops come in armored vehicle and shoot resident to death (www.kjrh.com)

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[-] Cort@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago

I blame the city. They should have just mailed the long grass notice.

[-] AntiOutsideAktion@lemmy.ml 8 points 2 days ago

How does the city know the grass is too long without sending someone? They can't just believe every jerk that hates their neighbor.

How is Falling Down guy not the problem here?

[-] Cort@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

You can inspect it without stopping the car. The problem is the confrontation the city sent the inspector into.

[-] TheSlad@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 days ago

Yea there is really no need to bother residents directly with outdoor code enforcement. My city just mails you a picture of the offending area, and tells you to fix it - or they will instead and send you the bill.

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