[Lancey Howard]

I suspect he may have failed to get proper permission before shooting or something along those lines.

I initially suspected that, too, until I saw "shotgun". That changes everything. That's close range, and that means you don't seek permission. Sgt Winnick is a seasoned (four tours) combat veteran and should be given every benefit of the doubt. Right off the bat, this case looks like yet another malicious prosecution.

[RedRover]

Agreed about the benefit of the doubt. The shotgun is definitely a WTF for me. Hopefully, the NC Times will be there tomorrow.

[jazusamo]

I have to agree with you on possibly being another malicious prosecution, the shotgun does change things.