[Leaning Right]

Say for the sake of argument that that scenario is 100% accurate and there was a struggle for the gun. It's evident that the struggle was unsuccessful and that Brown didn't get it So at the end of the day the victim was unarmed and fleeing. Why the need to shoot him?

Yep. It really doesn't matter if Brown had a criminal record. Brown was shot while unarmed and fleeing.

[Gay State Conservative]

It really doesn't matter if Brown had a criminal record.

Yes it does.It points to attitude.It suggests that he's predisposed to violence,as evidenced by the charges listed in a previous post.Even if the cop involved didn't know this guy personally he can read that attitude in the guy's body language,tone of voice,etc.

It makes a huge difference.It would put any reasonable cop on high alert when dealing with such a punk.And high alert = fear.And when a cop is fearful that's when bad things can happen.The last thing a logical,law abiding person wants to do is cause a cop to be fearful.

Obey the cop's commands.Keep your voice down and your language clean and non-threatening.Always keep both your hands in plain sight.No sudden moves.And then,when it's over,see if there's any reason to sue the police department for millions if you feel you've been mistreated.

[Scoutmaster]

Yep. Fleeing, unarmed, and shot from about 35 feet. Possibly with his hands in the air.