I watched the chopper video a few times. The guy started walking away slowly toward his vehicle with his hands up, apparently disregarding police orders to stop. When he reached his vehicle his hands went down toward the driver side window or door.
Disabling the guy the second he did that was justified, in my opinion. But, killing him is harder to justify.
How did the cops know he wasn’t reaching for an automatic weapon? I agree however they should have shot to disable him.
Your interpretation is mine as well.
He was probably full of PCP, which would make the taser useless. Another officer did tase him at the same time Officer Shelby fired her weapon.
Cops don’t shoot to disable, they shoot to stop.
Shelby is going to be crucified. It’s not going to matter if it was a good shoot or not.
When the subject walked back to his vehicle, it was obvious he was disregarding any commands given to him.When he arrives at the vehicle it appears he is attempting to reach either the door or to reach into vehicle. At that point the Officer had to make a spilt decision..Can’t believe the police allowed the subject to walk back to his vehicle. Vehicle stops are the worst because,as seen , it can go sideways real quick.Unless you have been in that position, do not be too harsh to armchair quarterback. It is increasingly becoming more and more difficult for police to take any action
Does anyone know if the driver had a weapon? These charges might make sense if he was unarmed. I can see how a defense lawyer can make a case that she feared for her life.
Also, did any other policeman discharge their weapon?
There were 4 cops on him, 3 were taking a bead on him. Anyone who thinks the victim could have pulled a gun and taken out 3 cops is a fool.
This is another case where the unachievable and unrealistic practice of 100% "Officer Safety" failed and another citizen is dead.
Was the guy obeying orders? No, was he a threat, no.