[DoodleDawg]

Did he in fact have a gun, or did the officer just shoot because he had the appearance of reaching for a gun?

Whether or not he was actually armed isn't relevant. He was known to carry a gun, and he made a move that might indicate he was going for one and they shot him. Police shootings under those circumstances have been ruled justified on any number of occasions.

[Parmy]

Be that as it may, it still doesn't negate the fact that the officer just shot the man without factually determining if he was actually carrying a gun. Our military, under present Rules of Engagement, can't even do that.

And, if that is the real case, then the officer could be brought up on charges.