What difference does that make ? They were not evacuated when the counselor called. And police are going to respond to exactly the same circumstances I mentioned above, regardless. Babb was shot because he pointed a gun at policemen. I am sure Babb's father is a good man, was that supposed to enter in to the police officers thinking when a guy on drugs and alcohol pointed a rifle at him ? You are confusing the issues here -the public threat was diminished, that does not mean the officers had no right to defend himself or the lives of their fellow officers. HE CAME OUT THE DOOR AND POINTED A RIFLE AT POLICEMEN. That is clear and not undisputed. If he had the rifle over his head, then perhaps you might (emphasize might) have a point.