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Originally Posted by Tennisnut
I find it to be a major point if he standing some distance away not posing an immediate threat to the officer or the public.
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12 witnesses corroborate the police officer's version of events that he was assaulted (fractured eye orbit), Mr Brown ran off, police officer commanded Brown to "FREEZE", Brown stopped, turned around, taunted the officer and then rushed at him rapidly. The officer fired in fear for his life.
I would consider a 6'4", 300lb man charging at me rapidly after assaulting me a definite threat and would legitimately fear for my life. Law abiding citizens DO NOT assault law enforcement officers and they follow their commands! If you have a grievance over the officer's performance of his duties, a court of law settles those disputes. You DO NOT attack a police officer.