The law is very clear on the use of deadly force. Its the perceived threat an officer feels, Where it gets into a gray area is that a threat to one person is different from another. That along with evidence determines the outcome. Not race or his prior arrest record. But if the officer knew his record or past behavior, that could play into the perceived threat. So lets say the officer knew the guy had a gun the threat is higher already. If he didn't know this guy had a gun the threat level is lower. The evidence will be there at the end of the day. Don't jump too quick on the evidence the media presents us.
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