Officers kill homeowner after responding to wrong address

[Jedi Guy]

74. I can think of exactly one scenario in which this shooting MIGHT be justified.

And that scenario is: Mr. Dotson pointed the gun at the officer(s) after opening the door. Even then, there are situational variables in play. Did the officers identify themselves as police? Was there any communication at all between them by speaking through the door? How much time elapsed between the door opening and shots being fired? Was there any communication (or attempt to communicate) after the door opened?

If Mr. Dotson pointed the gun at the officer(s), I predict a civil suit and/or settlement from the city and no criminal charges against the officer(s). Even in this scenario, there could well be other factors that skew towards charges being filed.

If Mr. Dotson didn't point the gun at the officer(s), I predict a civil suit and/or settlement from the city and criminal charges against the officer(s), probably involuntary manslaughter, negligent homicide, or something along those lines.

I'm curious to see what the bodycam footage shows, but I'm going to say it's very likely the cops are at fault here. We shall see.