I don't see any "rock or hard place" whatsoever. This POS is a coward and I'm betting he isn't getting much sleep. I only hope that an "ordinary citizen" doesn't get caught in the crossfire.
Cops will get him.
Last time the were not expecting him. Next time they will be ready. We'll see how crooked face does when he's not shooting someone in the back.
I suspect he will either shoot himself or surrender. Cowards surrender, control freaks shoot themselves. Only the truly righteous fight, and I see nothing justified or righteous in crooked face.
