[DesertRhino]

He was standing to the side. Home invaders never lie or use a ruse. He didn’t raise it, point it or anything. He did not act aggressive. The gun was being held down at his side. The cop blazed away instantly without warning, then started yelling “drop the gun”.

[TonyM]

The Airman did nothing justify the policeman’s actions and the family deserves every dollar they can get. Next to postal employees the police today are the least trained workers in the country. They are just given a badge and gun and allowed to terrorize the people that they are supposed to protect. They have no understanding of citizens rights and couldn’t care less. Most are power hungry tyrants who enjoy bullying citizens. No doubt they want him relive their days as bullies in grade school.

[Theoria]

Yep. That poor fella could have been any FReeper. Cop bangs on door and intentionally doesn't identify or present himself in the peep hole at the initial knock. Incredibly bad shoot. There wasn't a threat, and a legal resident should be able to hold a gun in their hand on their property.

[Fury]

Re: 20 - I’m with DR on this one.

Poor training? Probably.