[manc]

indeed it was and many here were asking why they did not shoot, I for one was asking many times.
To add

The seals did great thank you seals and the navy

[tobyhill]

The SEALs did exactly what they were authorized to do when they were finally authorized to do so. The SEALs are not trained to ignore an opportunity just to wait and see if the situation worsens while a life is already in danger.