Well, nothing right happened...poor training in felony stop procedures...poor/lack of training in firearms handling and marksmanship...irresponsibility of the LEO(s) involved and irresponsiblity of the Supervisors that approve this LEO for duty.
If it's a felony stop why approach the felony vehicle ?
There must be a felony stop procedure (?)...driver out, hands up walk backwards...lay down...hands out, palms up...passenger out...
Why approach the vehicle if you fear the occupants are armed and dangerous ?
By approaching the vehicle you give up your cover/concealment which puts you and your partner in danger.
Approaching the vehicle also raises the stress level for everyone involved making it more likely an incident might occur that could escalate...such as this one.
I believe there is no excuse for this shooting...
From the FBI site:
What is the FBI's policy on the use of deadly force by its Special Agents?
FBI Special Agents may use deadly force only when necessary--when the Special Agent has a reasonable belief that the subject of such force poses an imminent danger of death or serious physical injury to the Special Agent or another person. If feasible, a verbal warning to submit to the authority of the Special Agent shall be given prior to the use of deadly force.
Civil Rights
How does the FBI protect the civil rights of people in the United States?
The FBI investigates all violations of federal civil rights statutes. The results of such investigations are given to the Department of Justice, which determines prosecution. Civil rights violations fall into several categories: racial or religious discrimination; color of law-use of excessive force or police misconduct; involuntary servitude or slavery; the Voting Rights Act of 1965; the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Equal Credit Opportunity Act; Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act; and the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act.
What are the most typical civil rights violations?
The most common complaint involves allegations of excessive use of force by law enforcement personnel which causes injuries or death. Approximately 40 to 50 law enforcement personnel are convicted of this offense each year. Another common complaint involves racial violence, such as physical assaults, homicides, verbal or written threats, or desecration of property.
Felony Car stop for Bank Robbers(Local cops know the procedure)
Take the FBI "Special Agent" Challenge (needs some common sense questions, shoot don't shoot call for medics...car stop procedures..shooting through doors, burning down buildings etc..):Challenge