So you have seen the videos, or have first hand knowledge of what the fight was like, and what force was necessary for the officer to protect themself?

From all accounts I have read and heard, the guy made a choice to run from the cops, resist arrest, and make repeated attempts to go for his waistband. I have no reason to doubt any of this. The moral of the story: play stupid games, win stupid prizes. We can't forget that a handgun was recovered either.

I am thankful the officer lived and deadly force was not used by anyone.