[servo1969]

Several shots at a 70-year-old man from what must have been 15 feet away at most, and he hit him once.

That sounds like panic firing to me.

GUN!! pop-pop-pop-pop-pop-pop

"Deputy Knox’s actions were an appropriate response to what he reasonably believed to be an imminent threat to his life.”

Right. Because he's a cop and everyone he meets wants him dead. Every stick might be a gun. Every wallet might be a pistol.

Unless the old man was screaming, "I'm gonna shoot you, M-F-!" this guy was out of control. What the h- kind of training are these guys receiving?

[Valpal1]

What the h- kind of training are these guys receiving?

The video link in post 15 "The shooting of Kyle Dinkheller" is frequently used in police training nationwide. It's a perfect example of why terrified officers shoot first and ascertain facts to support claims of "reasonable fear" later.

Training is the problem, it is fast approaching the "zero tolerance" policies found in schools. Only voters can put a stop to it, either by defunding law enforcement or by insisting true independent civilian oversight and review of of shootings. Civilians should also have control over training curriculum so that it is properly balanced in favor of civilian safety over officer safety.

[VerySadAmerican]

Because he’s a cop and everyone he meets wants him dead.

As they get worse and worse, your statement becomes truer and truer.

[SgtHooper]

Warning shots.