Based on the witness reports, it's very possible that different cops gave him different directions and all were apparently ready to shoot if he ignored them.
“None of what you say would’ve saved him if one cop was shouting “drop the gun, motherf___r” and the other was shouting “get your f___ing hands in the air.” If he ignores one, the other shoots.”
I agree with your assessment. But if you raise your hands high, drop to your knees, and LOUDLY announce, that’s your best odds at surviving the confrontation.
Like you say tho, you might still be shot and killed. Then, if any are ever charged, which is seldom if ever, about the best your family and friends can expect is removal from the force. But most of the time, they find a way to claim the shooting was justified. No matter what the circumstances. It could be cold blooded murder, but their report will conclude justified.