The jury have judged that he was lawfully killed even though he didn't have the gun in his hand when he was shot dead.
I reckon the coppers would have been happy to take him alive while he was in possession of a loaded handgun but as he was a gangster they probably couldn't take any chances.
FWIW, I think anyone in possession of a gun up to no good in a public place is fair game.
I reckon the coppers would have been happy to take him alive while he was in possession of a loaded handgun but as he was a gangster they probably couldn't take any chances.
FWIW, I think anyone in possession of a gun up to no good in a public place is fair game.