In that split second how did the cop know for a fact what exactly was in in the hand? Could have gotten the other cops gun in the struggle, No way to know at that moment. Further, letting a felon get away could lead to further crimes in an effort to avoid capture. What if took hostages? Hijacked a car? You just dont know.
The cop knew ABSOLUTELY that Brooks had a tazer...you can even see the flash in one of the videos as he shot it at the officer...Cop fired and Brooks turned in the same instant...and got shot in the back. That’s just how fast things happen.
Sure you do. Just replay the action in slow-motion; it's as plain as day.