re: Charlotte Police Shooting Videos Released (links in OP)

If the perp has a gun in his hand cops have a right to defend themselves. Even if he doesn't raise the gun you can easily argue it is justified. If the cops hesitate one second to the guy raising and shooting someone could get shot. The Cops role should always be to de-escalate the situation as quickly as possible with as little death as possible. You rather the perp get shot than a cop. If a Perp has a gun cops have even right to shot him if they even feel slightly threatened. Also, any hesitation because of fear of unjustified shooting could cost cops lives. This would be a situation when in doubt shoot.