If he has an "ass shot" then which way is the kid facing as his body is lying horizontal on the ground as the deputy is pumping additional shots into him???
And you think that is a threat and justifiable???
While firing, it’d be easy to see someone drop, not so easy to see which way they’re facing.
Smaller target, obscured by smoke, short time frame.
Try it sometime and you’ll know what I’m talking about.