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Did they think he had a bomb and could pull a string to set it off, or what? I am just curious.

That must have been the case. The Metropolitan police are well trained and don't use violent means unless neccessary. The news reports I read told of this suspect being under surveillance, suspected of being a bomber, wearing a heavy coat in hot weather, and headed for the Underground.

He had already boarded a crowded train. The police were no doubt under specific orders to shoot to kill in that circumstance. This isn't your average cop shootout circus.

"They didn't take that chance, and I for one applaud them for it"

I hope no one intrepreted my post as being critical of the police.
It just seemed a bit strange in these days of PC.
If it had happened in the US, Jessie and crowd would be calling for a lynching of the cops.

I also think it is good that they took him out if they knew him to be connected, weather he had a bomb or not. Save the money and also avoid some wacko judge letting him off.

I was also curious if they found anything on him, even a trace.