""He displayed a gun," Flippo said. Investigators aren't sure yet whether the weapon was government-issued or not. They're also not sure whether the man fired his gun, or even pointed it at his wife or the responding Seaside cops. "
OK, cop, point out where the article says the guy did this:
just waltz on out there with a gun and yell at the officers. While you’re at it, wave the gun around as you yell at them.
Still sounds to me like a guy that heard a commotion, and wisely armed himself not knowing what the hell was going on. Be interesting to know (if lies are not told) if he was given time to do anything before they opened fire. The article definitely does not say he was waving a gun around, which would make anyone nervous.
I come to a thread addressing an officer involved shooting and find folks already piling on. What’s my reaction going to be, defend a guy who has already been absolved by the time I get here, or argue the reverse?
I lay out circumstances that may have come to pass that may make the officers justified. I also state that at the end of the day, the officers may be found to have operated improperly.
That seems reasoned to me.