If that was a known (or reasonably suspected) violent offender, the initial stop was too close. He was also allowed to get way too close before firing. His body language clearly showed that he intended to assault the cop, and the fist shot likely should have been fired when he passed the trunk. Even his getting out of the car was a pre-assaultive cue.
Once engaged, she did a good job, but as you can see, he was willing and able to continue the attack even after several rounds were fired. (And if any missed, that shows the complete lack of value of a warning shot. He did not care.) This is the real world of violent encounters - fast and close; decisiveness is critical. Portions of seconds matter. Violent offenders do not.
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NHI, 10-8.
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