As a retired LE Official (thank the Lord!) from the D.C. area, I conducted many internal Investigations. The USCP Lt. was 100% in violation of the Use of Deadly Force policy for his agency as well as the D.C. Police, U.S. Park Police, USS, UD and all the Federal LE agencies within the District of C.
An IAD investigator does not weigh intent by the officer (that’s for the courts to decide) only did he defend himself or another from an actual or threatened attack that was imminent which could have resulted in death or serious bodily injury when no other options were feasible. The video provides clear evidence that deadly force was not justified. This should have been a quick and simple case to complete with a conclusion of unjustified use of force.
It’s very clear that the DOJ report is nothing more than smoke & mirrors to placate the public. The wording by DOJ is almost exactly what was used as justification for not indicting former SECSTATE Clinton for mishandling classified information.
Two tiers of justice! No doubt about it!
Well said; and thank you.