Exactly. Coward. He didn't want to risk he might be wounded and get the death penalty and then have to wait years.
What media hasn’t mentioned which soe have claimed on social media that Steve Stephens was a Muslim. Many times at Islamic Center of Cleveland
Somewhat disagree. Even totally righteous shootings are traumatic for the LEO. Besides taking a life, there are the shootingboards , IAB processes, required visits to dept shrinks, and the paperwork. Best that he offed himself.