[deks]

He started firing while the car was still in motion and before his partner could prepare himself and take cover.

I didn't know that, but I trust that you have been following this. I haven't kept up with subsequent articles, except one that said that the whole incident may have happened in less than 10 seconds including the 8 shots fired by the officer.

[Uncle Chip]

Yep — his partner who has 11 years of LE experience said that by the time he stopped the vehicle and got out behind the door the target had been neutralized.

[Uncle Chip]

Here it is from the police spokesman from the article here:

By the time the deputy who was driving was able to pull across the intersection at West Robles Avenue and into the oncoming lane of Moorland Avenue, Gelhaus had already begun shooting at Lopez, Henry said.

“By the time the second deputy got out of the car, the subject was engaged and the threat was neutralized,” Henry said.

It’s possible Gelhaus got out of the patrol car before it completely stopped, Henry said today.