If I arrived on scene to call about an unstable guy brandishing a knife, I probably wouldn't pull up within 15-20 feet of him, draw my lethal weapon and then shoot him 8 times when he walks within 10-15 feet of me.
I'd probably show up, give the alleged perp enough distance not to provoke him and wait for more backup to arrive.
I probably also wouldn't shoot him while he's on the ground, and then I probably wouldn't handcuff his corpse, either.
I can't say any of this for certain, but then, I also don't take on the responsibility of being a police officer, either.
Commendable that that one officer lets him get as close as he ended up getting, but, fail from the beginning to arrive on scene with guns drawn that close to the alleged assailant, especially in a crowded shopping area.
Shooting him 12 times probably also wasn't necessary, but I'm not a cop, so I am not allowed to pass judgement on cops.
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