Okay. They responded to someone pointing a weapon at them. They get to shoot first and ask questions after. What do you think would happen to you if you did that?
What would happen to me?
If I was a cop... probably nothing.
If I were pointing a toy gun at a cop, I’d probably get shot, too.
Your point?
Okay. They responded to someone pointing a weapon at them. They get to shoot first and ask questions after. What do you think would happen to you if you did that?
There is more investigation of citizens, to make sure there were not other motives (love triangle, etc.) but the justifications are the same.
http://fox4kc.com/2013/03/04/man-charged-in-attempted-trimble-bank-robbery-chase/