re: Hoover Police mall shooting-UPDATE pg 9- 2/8/19: Shooting is under Federal review

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You tell him to stop and drop his weapon. If he doesn't IMMEDIATELY begin to stop and comply then yes, there is no choice but to shoot. The cops had a big advantage with Bradford having his back to them if they had been correct that he was a danger and not simply trying to protect himself. Or if he complies then you can breath easy knowing you didn't kill a young man who didn't deserve to die.

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That's just not going to happen unless you have his exits covered, because if he is the guy you are looking for, he could immediately change directions and suddenly you're fricked.

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These things tell me that Bradford is they type of person who likely would have complied if given the chance.

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Or he could have been in a panic and still gotten himself or other people injured.