The onus of avoidance of a needless death is on the thug who was running from, then turned to attack a duly sworn law enforcement officer in the performance of his duty.
There is no requirement, neither legally nor morally, for a police officer to retreat from a criminal, suspected or known, who is trying to evade arrest.
AAMOF, it is the responsibility of the officer to use all reasonable means to pursue and capture the suspect, and if necessary to protect himself or the public, utilize deadly force.
When Brown turned around and moved towards the officer in a threatening manner, he opened the door to his own demise.
If you refuse to accept that, it's your problem and you're the one who has to live in misery over it.
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