My analysis based on many fine comments by actual witnesses http://www.8newsnow.com/global/story.asp?s=12785291——>>>>
Eric Scott got conflicting commands from these police officers. Two were rookies, only one veteran. The rookies blew it here. One command was to “take out your weapon and drop it”. Another command was to freeze. When Eric removed his weapon to surrender it he was shot by the idiots who told him to freeze. The Three Stooges were geniuses compared to these three officers
The acoustics in Costco might have lead to confusion among the police officers
Also blame the Costco worker (manager prolly) who phoned 911 about the man in her store with a gun and lied about this man (Scott) creating a disturbance. Who was too dumb to know that conceal carry is legal in her Costco store. I hope her name comes out and she should be charged with accessory to murder. Of course this won’t happen
I’ve seen Air Force police do the same thing. A guy forgot his badge and was stopped in hallway. Cops at either end both had their guns pointed at him.
Cops were arguing with each other on what he should do. He didn’t move until they settled their argument. They would have shot each other had they opened fire. I was watching behind a heavy metal door so I was safe.
What was the race of the Costco clerk? Age? Likely brainwashed, in her youth, into thinking anyone with a gun is evil.