[grand wazoo]

To the police officer, he was a fleeing felon, and not only is he allowed by law to use force to subdue him, but he is expected to do so.

He was a suspect (totally innocent in retrospect), not a felon. Maybe the cop should have showed a little more restraint if he categorizes everyone a felon.

[Moonman62]

He was a suspect (totally innocent in retrospect), not a felon. Maybe the cop should have showed a little more restraint if he categorizes everyone a felon.

The suspect was identified as such by a witness, and the suspect was fleeing. The officer's actions are justified.