The streets are “at war” every day now. Fom road rage to gang rage and just individuals fed up that this country is so out of control everywhere.
Just yesterday I had to get involved with a domestic fight that came out on the street. Never thought I'd find myself having to decide to stand back, as it's none of my business, or stop what was a strangulation of a gal. It didn't take any thought before my feet were moving. Just my approaching the scene was sufficient.. the guy backed off...mission accomplished.
Green apples and overripe oranges.
Mr Scott was definitely fleeing *empty handed* and was far enough away from the officer that even Barney Fife would have holstered his weapon.
This “supposedly” trained professional LEO either badly overreacted, or is a dick to begin with.
In my humble and uneducated in the law opinion, there was sufficient space between the officer and Mr Scott to allow even me to discern the threat level.
This former cop will be fortunate to get a life sentence.
A good prosecutor can make a very good argument for premeditation.