I think such a ‘finding’ is consistent with an “internal investigation” particularly in light of the initial statement.
First the story was that the gun was *next* to Thomas; now Thomas is holding the gun.
When small children change their stories about why they did “x”, adults know they are trying to get out of trouble.
This is the adult version of a tactic the average two year old practices.
People in the right don’t “justify” their actions, nor do they change their stories to make their actions appear in a better light.
Had the police been telling the truth, the story would have been consistent from the get-go.
They’re still acknowledging the man was a victim of a burglary—they’re just trying to cover up their culpability in his murder.
“Carrying” a gun is not a crime worthy of execution, even if it were true.
But don’t worry, I daresay in a few days, they’ll change their story again to the “brandishing” accusation you hurled against the murder victim so that those worshiping at the altar of The Agents of the State may do so without scruples once more.
Really, just what is your problem? You have called me a liar regarding this issue at least five times. You have accused me of deliberately giving false information on Free Republic. I live less than three miles from where this incident took place, the local news stations and breaking news, immediately reported that the victim of the robbery was shot by the police, THAT HE WAS CARRYING A GUN AND REFUSED TO DROP IT. I have just shown you proof that i was correct and you still want to call me a liar. I don’t know that is what really happened at the scene and you don’t know that it didn’t. But I do know I was not lying and your comments have been reprehensible. I did not hurl accusations against the victim, I reported what was being reported by the news, as well as the authorities.