she could have maintained that distance by walking backwards.
She did. There's no video of what's behind her. Probably had to stop against some barrier. Also, how well can you walk backwards while looking at something in front of you and not trip over something? Probably not well.
I just checked, thought it was Monday for a moment.
Shooting someone 6 times is absolutely a last resort. There were other officers around and a man was wielding only a knife 25 feet away walking (not running). That to me doesn't justify deadly force (YET). If he gets closer 10-15 feet or starts running towards her OK. It was just a bit early.
Keeping at a safe distance seems like common sense, but what constitutes a “safe distance,” anyway? The famous Tueller Drill (or “21-Foot Rule”) is based on the idea that in general, a young, strong assailant can close that distance in less than 2 seconds, which is less time than it takes the average person to draw a gun.
"young strong assailant" and the 21 foot rule is based on drawing your weapon. The article even talks about your draw time depending on what clothing you're wearing. She already had the gun drawn and pointed directly at him. The guy was slowly walking with a knife 20-30 feet away with other officers present.
She did. There's no video of what's behind her. Probably had to stop against some barrier. Also, how well can you walk backwards while looking at something in front of you and not trip over something? Probably not well.
I just checked, thought it was Monday for a moment.
Shooting someone 6 times is absolutely a last resort. There were other officers around and a man was wielding only a knife 25 feet away walking (not running). That to me doesn't justify deadly force (YET). If he gets closer 10-15 feet or starts running towards her OK. It was just a bit early.
"young strong assailant" and the 21 foot rule is based on drawing your weapon. The article even talks about your draw time depending on what clothing you're wearing. She already had the gun drawn and pointed directly at him. The guy was slowly walking with a knife 20-30 feet away with other officers present.
Deadly force was not yet needed