Haven't seen the other threads, but do have a couple of thoughts.

If he said he had a bonb, which is under question, wouldn't it be dangerous to shoot at him, possibly setting off "the bomb?"

And, why deadly force? Couldn't they have shot a leg/arm to disable?

I will be glad of the day when use of deadly force is never necessary with the advent of other means to stop possible criminals. i've seen reports of "net-guns" and foam spray which stops them in their tracks without killing them. I hope we see a day when these, or something like them, are in common use.

kat