[cstreit]

Wow.... I can see why his actions made the cop nervous. He did move quickly and he didn't say "Okay, I hear you, I am going to grab my license." He never spoke, he just turned, reached in the car, and turned back." This certainly doesn't warrant the shooting, but I think some responsibility lays on both sides. Again, not right, but the we ALL need to consider the climate of the day when interacting. I can't see this happening with a middle-aged white dude reaching into his Mercedes though.

From the speed at which the cop started firing he was ALREADY nervous though.... The guys is super lucky that cop is a terrible shot.

This is why I never, EVER, reach for anything without asking permission and telling the officer exactly what I am doing. "My insurance card is in the glove box. May I reach in slowly and get it Sir?"