Javier730 wrote:Of course the distance is not included and we don't have video of how much he was moving so it's hard to say. Id say he was probably about within 15 feet of the guy. If the guy was slowly backing away with the hostage and not moving violently side to side with the hostage, I would feel pretty confident taking a shot at that distance. I hope I am never put in a situation like this but if I am, I hope I can do as good as this officer did. Amazing shot. Glad it ended well.
Not only is distance not stated, but type of firearm is also not stated. We can assume it was a handgun but I know officers who carry ARs in the trunk of their cars for this very type of thing.