[Jimbuna]

I am not a US citizen but one from the UK and I can only comment on the potential consequences should an identical situation happen in my country.

I'm sure you'll be well aware of the difference in opinions, attitudes and laws regarding firearms here in the UK....basically ALL hand guns and automatic weapons are banned since a series of gun killings over the last decade.

Whenever a firearm is discharged by a police officer, whether anyone is wounded or killed is immaterial, it is policy that an investigation is carried out by an independant authority....best practice IMHO but there you go, and it would appear our public are tolerant of the process.