I noticed in the stories I read that a gun was found on the floor near her after she was shot. That implied she had a gun in her hands.
How visible that gun was to the officer that shot her we don't know. The young boy's statements - if they are reported accurately and hold-up at the trial - indicate he saw his aunt point the gun out the window.
The cop says he saw the weapon, felt a threat and shot.
It looks like the events as they unfolded haven't completely come out yet so I'm reserving judgement here.
All I can think about is that poor young boy who saw his aunt get shot and die. Cannot imagine the trauma that's going to leave with him for the rest of his life.
Thanks for your reply.
It really stands out as well reasoned and well expressed compared to the others.