“Likely this could not have been avoided”
Just how can you make such a statement? Surely, it could have been avoided, but all too frequently, cops cause collateral damage that proves to be unnecessary. But one thing is sure, the final report will absolve the officer of any responsibility, whereas, if it had been a citizen, well that individual would be facing jail time.
Clearly all of you have been in MANY firefights situation where hostages were involved, and are in a SUPREME position to judge.
Or do you think the LAPD wakes-up each morning and says “I think I’ll go gun down a grocery store manager today”?
I bow to your superior perspective.