Bullsquirt. He coulda...He might have... etc. It’s just as likely that had he backed off, Malik would have pulled a gun. Malik might have walked into the store and destroyed the clerk with a punch to the face.
Backing away and waiting as the “always” answer for scary things, is the answer for people who are uninformed.
“Backing away and waiting as the “always” answer for scary things, is the answer for people who are uninformed.”
He showed no sign of violent intention. And showed no physical resistance until the officer tried to impede him from re-entering the store.
Every PD and Sheriff in the country would advise the officer to keep him closely surveiled and wait for back-up....until/unless he tries to flee, damage property or hurt somebody.
Sir, you are the one that is uninformed.