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Cops don't start firing at suspects they are chasing unless they are clearly armed. Even then the fact that the kids ignored a direct order from the cops didn't do themselves any favors in the matter. So you believe the story that the officer jumped out of his car and started firing without calling for back up or even trying to catch the kids on foot? The cop would have to be the biggest asshole on earth to that. Now whether the kids actually went after the cops gun is the important part.
This is my problem with incidents like this. The community always gets up in arms over the end result, but seems to overlook the circumstances that led up to the situation. The one way to avoid things like this is to act like you've got some sense and follow the law or if confronted by police, treat them with respect. There always seems to be gray area on events that lead to incidents like this.
I've been closely associated with police for over 18 years and I've never seen or heard of a police officer simply walking up to citizen and shooting them randomly. This is in Montgomery, Alabama mind you.