The most plausible explanation is that they knew that the situation as they encountered it did not justify the use of deadly force, so they freely embellished upon and then reported a scenario that would justify their actions. And if this is the case, we should all be outraged, horrified and demand that the officers involved be investigated for an unjustifiable homicide.
Via There’s nothing exculpatory about the Kajieme Powell killing video @ Blogging Blue.