[SgtHooper]

Even if this is true, and we assume the current set of facts, he assaulted a police officer. He should be stopped at all costs. Such assaults cannot be allowed.

[dfwgator]

Inner cities are war zones.

[Hugh the Scot]

Nobody on earth is more annoyed by idiots wandering in the middle of the street than I am. It happens in my neighborhood EVERY DAY... That being said, who gave the police the authority to "order" citizens to move out of their way?
I honk and harass them until they move. If someday I am attacked for doing so, I will defend myself.
The story here seems to be the Police officer ordered the man out of the street and was ignored. Then, instead of moving on to some legitimate piece of business, escalated the situation by getting out of the car for a physical confrontation.
Who's fault is that?
walking in the street isn't a criminal act, but not immediately complying with a cop's "orders" may get you shot? And that's okay?
I'm not defending the decedent's actions, but there is something fundamentally wrong with this concept.