[Tommy Revolts]

They said she put her hands in the air and ducked for cover

Did she put down the pot of water first?

Water in a pot is usually boiling water.

[Leaning Right]

> Water in a pot is usually boiling water. <

Yes. And as others have noted, there could be much more to this story. But a pot of boiling water makes for a very short-range weapon.

So it seems like either the cop for some reason couldn’t quickly retreat, or he’s a murderer. One or the other.