Where was the gun? in the kids’ waistband? Did they not frisk himn for weapons before handcuffing him?
Something is not right about this story — as reported, it gives the appearance of a cop killing a citizen without cause.
That is the only conclusion that can be reached unless there is additional information that has not been released.
Illinois state senate to propose that next.
The reporter does not care. His purpose is not to inform. It is to get attention to this story and any follow-up stories. Stories that provoke emotions are seen as FAR superior to accurate stories that merely convey facts. (Read ANY journalism textbook. They are explicit about this.)
You misguidedly believe otherwise about the source of the writing. In their eyes, it's clearly your problem, not theirs.
Generally will put you against a wall, frisk you then handcuff you. I can’t imagine just handcuffing, putting on the floor and not checking him for weapons.