Advertisement Continue reading the main storyAccording to the police, Mr. Scott, 43, drew their attention by holding a handgun and smoking marijuana. ____________ApproachPhotoThe videos show that officers closed in within a few yards of Mr. Scott, with their vehicles blocking his. ____________Guns DrawnPhotoThe videos show that the officers drew their guns and pointed them at Mr. Scott. ____________Decision to FirePhotoOne of the five officers surrounding him fired soon after Mr. Scott stepped out of his S.U.V. Mr. Wender: Most cops have been in situations where they lawfully could have shot somebody and didn’t.

Source: New York Times October 05, 2016 12:45 UTC