Balderdash.
Quit shooting to reload. Then decide if you need to shoot more.
The article tells why the punk was being sought. Which has nothing to do with anything. He shot at the law. Case closed.
People who say that about shooting the guy in the leg obviously never fire guns. at 10-15-20 yards, with a moving target firing back at you its a damn good shot just to hit the guy. These people should watch fewer movies and get some range time in.