Sounds more like he was trying to avoid him. When the dispatcher asked for his address, he nervously said he didn't want to give it out because he didn't know where the kid was. That would also explain why he didn't want to commit to meeting the police in a particular place. He doesn't sound like someone eager for a confrontation.
I’m encouraged someone other than me is aware of such important details like Z worried T was listening to his conversation, and the next round not chambering, and what FACTS like that imply.
Because I’ll tell you what, there is some mindboggling stupidity here when it comes to comprehending the available evidence.