If he said "When the looting starts people committing crimes will be arrested" we wouldn't be having this conversation.
What he said it's still true, it doesn't need to be censored.
People looting might escalate into a fight with police and shooting may happen.
I don't think looting justifies shooting, but I do think it may escalate to that, it's a messy situation.
I think it's irresponsible to suggest looting shouldn't have consequences.
If he said "When the looting starts people committing crimes will be arrested" we wouldn't be having this conversation.