Originally Posted by Hatterasguy

Just because a crime takes place in a neighborhood doesn't give the police the right to kick in and enter every door in that neighborhood.

Also the lock down was not needed, a standard police manhunt would have dragged him up. These guys were no worse than the robbers who shot up the cops in LA a decade ago with AK47's and they were brought down after a bit of trouble with a standard police response.

Liberties are worth more than catching one criminal or temporary safety.