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Let's take a look at the original reporting of the shooting
From April 4--
A statement released by North Charleston police spokesman Spencer Pryor said a man ran on foot from the traffic stop and an officer deployed his department-issued Taser in an attempt to stop him.
That did not work, police said, and an altercation ensued as the men struggled over the device. Police allege that during the struggle the man gained control of the Taser and attempted to use it against the officer.
The officer then resorted to his service weapon and shot him, police alleged.
It was not immediately clear how many times Scott had been shot or where on his body he was wounded.
“This is part of the job that no one likes and wishes would never happen,” Police Chief Eddie Driggers is quoted in the release as saying. “This type of situation is unfortunate and difficult for everyone. We are confident that SLED will conduct a complete and thorough investigation into the incident and provide their findings to all concerned.”
SLED spokesman Thom Berry confirmed that SLED agents interviewed witnesses and gathered evidence at the scene.
The Post and Courier: Man shot and killed by North Charleston police officer after traffic stop; SLED investigating
That did not work, police said, and an altercation ensued as the men struggled over the device. Police allege that during the struggle the man gained control of the Taser and attempted to use it against the officer.
The officer then resorted to his service weapon and shot him, police alleged.
It was not immediately clear how many times Scott had been shot or where on his body he was wounded.
“This is part of the job that no one likes and wishes would never happen,” Police Chief Eddie Driggers is quoted in the release as saying. “This type of situation is unfortunate and difficult for everyone. We are confident that SLED will conduct a complete and thorough investigation into the incident and provide their findings to all concerned.”
SLED spokesman Thom Berry confirmed that SLED agents interviewed witnesses and gathered evidence at the scene.
The Post and Courier: Man shot and killed by North Charleston police officer after traffic stop; SLED investigating
Then came the video...
It's no wonder some states want to make it illegal to film police officers in the line of duty.
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