Quote Originally Posted by Ops-n-Intel View Post
I do not agree poor marksmanship is excusable.

There is a widely accepted practice of limited and sporadic live-fire and situational training for law enforcement.

To volunteer for a profession where it is known there is a high probability of returning fire in close proximity to civilians brings with it the obligation (both of the department and of the officers) to train and prepare for it.
This is Sgt Todd's account (officer with Sgt Munley) of the incident:

http://www.policeone.com/active-shoo...-Hood-shooter/