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Authorities counter that Brown attacked the officer in his car and tried to take his gun....

"The police chief says they assaulted the officer while he was getting out of his car, and that a struggle over the officer’s firearm ensued"

Which is it?

[T. P. Pole]

Authorities counter that Brown attacked the officer in his car and tried to take his gun....

"The police chief says they assaulted the officer while he was getting out of his car, and that a struggle over the officer’s firearm ensued"

Which is it?

You do realize "getting out" means he was still "in his car" and was transitioning to "out of the car." These are not in conflict.

[IYAS9YAS]

Which is it?

You can be in the process of exiting (taking off the seatbelt, opening the door, and stepping out), but still be in the vehicle.