police shot and killed a man for not putting down his weapon

[Cylinder Head]

If this was a non-le using deadly force to "stop" what they perceived to be a threat, would anyone complain OR turn it in to a discussion?

They'd be piling on to high-five the shooter.

This and this.

[mtnhack]

I wonder about circumstances like this. What if the guy had life insurance; is the company obligated to pay out? From what I understand, actual suicide is not covered? Agressive acts toward police that result in death should not either, right? After all, it was during the commission of a crime (menacing, brandishing, unlawful use of a weapon, aggravated assault on a police officer, whatever it may be).
My point is, the family should not be rewarded for the trauma that the police have now endured and will continue to over time.

[RblDiver]

From what I understand, actual suicide is not covered?

From what I've read, suicide *may* be covered (depending on the state), but only after an initial 2-year period. As to "suicide-by-cop," no idea, but my guess is no.

[Ronin13]

From what I've read, suicide *may* be covered (depending on the state), but only after an initial 2-year period. As to "suicide-by-cop," no idea, but my guess is no.

Usually- not terribly familiar with Life Ins, but as I understand, and as a general rule, suicide is denied coverage within 2 years of initiating a life policy. As to "suicide by cop" I think they just give the benefit of the doubt and pay anyway.

[mtnhack]

Answering my own question. Taken from law website; http://www.legalmatch.com/law-librar...e-clauses.html
What Are Some Examples Of Suicides?

If a court finds that a decedent (i.e. person that has died) with an insurance policy has committed suicide, a suicide clause embedded in the life insurance policy will eliminate any recovery under the policy (aside from a refund of premiums paid). Thus, knowing which situations are considered suicides will aid beneficiaries in determining whether they are barred from recovering under a life insurance policy. Such situations include those where:

• Die commiting a "felonious activity": Felonious activity means engaging in any activity that constitutes a felony. Such activity may also include intentionally overdosing on illegal drugs or alcohol or shooting at armed police officers who had arrived to arrest the insured.
• Die intentionally performing acts with a high probability of death: Examples of such situations include playing Russian Roulette (which involves placing a partially loaded revolver to one's head and pulling the trigger), excessively overdosing on drugs known to cause death, and driving while extremely intoxicated.
• Cause their own death in an "obvious manner": In these situations, a decedent is clearly responsible for taking his own life. Examples incude a person shooting himself, driving off a cliff, jumping off a building, hanging himself, etc..

[HoneyBadger]

Could have just shot him in the leg with a .22...

Maybe the cops should have tried uninating or vomiting on him first in an attempt to persuade him to put the gun down.