 Why do the cops shoot Spencer?
The series of events leading up to Pembroke's present occupation had commenced on a dismal, overcast evening in the South Pacific a year earlier. But as he left the shop he began checking off every west coast state, city, town, and inlet. "All cargo ships, I'll bet. "Mister, you've been doing some thinkin', I can see," said Spencer, peering at him suspiciously. "You are newcomers, Mr. Spencer," Valencia explained. Spencer opened his mouth to protest, but saw with amazement that it was exactly this that Valencia was seeking. However, Mr. Spencer, your value has failed to prove itself.
 Spencer is not cooperating.
 Spencer is not cooperating.  Spencer was on to them. He was about to expose their whole operation.  They thought Spencer was an android.  Spencer was speaking too brusquely to the three women in the bar.