Originally Posted by OMG!WTF!

Actually it is. It really is. The guy is not obeying commands, advancing on an officer, is much closer than 21 feet (common rule in US law enforcement). Not to mention, there is a real threat of escape/danger to the public. It's an absolute no brainer. I bet you anything the training that would follow such an event is, do not give this guy as much of a chance as this cop did. It's borderline dangerous. Anyway, I'm sure you disagree and that's is a ok.

In a contrary scenaio, how close does a double murder suspect need to get to a cop while advancing agressively and not obeying commands to justify a shooting? What does the guy need to do to get shot? Serious question.