“For me the major takeaway is the recollection that rifle fire erupted instantly after two, then three pistol shots”
Instantly?
Luther said after the second volley of pistol shots he froze, then went to the ground THEN heard ‘Vietnam.
My best guess would be about ten seconds, certainly not ‘instantly’ unless you are comparing it to the life of the universe or maybe the jail sentences these gangster are going to get.
He SAID half a second after the pistol shots. YOU dream up ten seconds.
Disgraceful.