As soon as the suspect fled, it became a case of resisting arrest and disobeying a police officer and probably several other charges (home invasion too?).
Arguably the police officer did his job, perhaps even bending over backward to protect the suspect's rights. Though, a more traditional "alright, buddy, put your hands up, you're under arrest!" at gunpoint might have forestalled the ensuing situation.
Absolutely agree that the homeowner should get some kind of redress for what was done to his home.
Arguably the police officer did his job, perhaps even bending over backward to protect the suspect's rights. Though, a more traditional "alright, buddy, put your hands up, you're under arrest!" at gunpoint might have forestalled the ensuing situation.
Absolutely agree that the homeowner should get some kind of redress for what was done to his home.