[Rad_J]

Watch the 3 video downloads linked at http://www.nwlouisiana.com/policeshooting/

There are three high quality videos from the three cars.

Notice in the first and third videos that it looks like the cops do not start shooting until after the perp points the cell phone a second time at one of the officers. The officer ducks to avoid getting shot and the other starts shooting and they both shoot him several times.

After watching the video, I believe the cops were justified in shooting him. Did they fire any rounds the first time he pointed the cell phone? Can somebody please listen to the second download and tell me if they hear shots when he first points the cell phone? I can't turn up the volume very loud right now.
Thanks.

[microgood]

After watching the video, I believe the cops were justified in shooting him.

You are probably right. But it is sad they accomodated his suicide. I've been thinking a flashlight would have been real handy. Also wonder why they did not hide behind their cars and just approached the guy. Perhaps a change in tactics in the future would be worth considering.