Watch the video. This was out and out murder.
No, I think the shooting was not intended....it wasnt murder...I dont think there was any intent to kill...I think it was pure reaction and he really didnt mean to kill the driver...I think he pulled his weapon to intimidate and subdue.....and he pulled the trigger as a reaction to the driver starting the car and putting it in gear......but what will hang him was the fact that he never claimed it to be accidental...he claimed it was justified self defense...and the other two officers present dont back that up.
I really do think if he had said right away that it was an accidental discharge in the heat of a stop went sideways he wouldnt be charged with murder...but he didnt do that....he claimed it was justified self defense.
That implies guilt....what the state may be able to prove will be a different matter.
I think this will go to a plea bargin to reduced charges.
Just my opinion based on what I know of the story.