sounds like it was justified to me
the back edge of adrenaline dump makes some people blabber and prattle
I don't care if he was a reserve deputy, former deputy or Joe Blow Citizen exercising his right to carry concealed. Sounds like he reacted properly to a dangerous and imminent threat.
Survey says!!!...Good guy: 1, Bad guy: 0. Just the way it should be.
At least two cops quoted in news reports saw it as a good shoot. Nonetheless, they turned it over to Timmy Harris. Bad news for Mr. Gray, I'm afraid...
From what has been reported, and there is a lot that could be very inaccurate, the only issue I'd have with Gray is the fact that he argued back with the guy. Up until the guy showed the gun, Gray should have tried to diffuse the situation. Once the gun was shown, then all bets are off. But his arguing, thus escalating the situation, with the guy, may bite him in the ass. It could be construed as "baiting".
At least two cops quoted in news reports saw it as a good shoot. Nonetheless, they turned it over to Timmy Harris. Bad news for Mr. Gray, I'm afraid...
I'm not begrudging the turning, it's the turnee.
No, cops shouldn't make those decisions, although your input commands a great deal of weight in the courtroom.
I hope Mr. Grey makes it through this whole process without penalty. It's not a totally clear-cut scenario like we read in American Rifleman.
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