Again, how do you know the woman’s real intent?
The only thing the officer knows is that she came within 6 feet. Beyond that, her intent could be anything and the cop has to assume the possible worst.
The officer, by training, has to assume that nobody is harmless and that things can go south really fast. He’s in no position to assume that things are going to be all right.
How do you know the real intent of a man down the block? He too could have a gun and hit the occifer.