The phrase, “I thought he was going for his gun”, when there is no gun in sight, is a standard excuse for the inexcusable.
SWAT are supposed to be trained NOT to over react in high stress situations.
They are also trained to have both eyes open when using a scope.
The clown with the baby was likely angry and spouting off, and this is what the cop reacted to. If he was making threats and headed back inside, the shot may have been the correct tactical call. It may be tough to defend legally.
You know they are trying to destroy Arizona and especially Maricopa County where Arpaio is.
Anytime the media wants us to be angry, we should refuse to get emotional. That's all I'm trying to point out.