I came home the other day some tenager (hispanic kid, we're white) I've bever seen popped out of my house as I rounded the garage towards the door. No other cars in my driveway, middle of the day when kids are at school. My first thought is "WTF ARE YOU DOING IN MY HOUSE" and he's 5ft. away. I was ready to grab him up. Nothing in his hands, not looking sketchy, surprised, or in a hurry. My son pops out a few seconds later...
Came home for lunch, kid parked across the street where I wouldn't notice. No gun on me but was ready to pop him one. At that moment I had 0 clue he was my son's friend, never seen him in my life. All it took was a .3 second assessment to figure out my life and property is not in danger.
Not exactly the same situation as the cop, but firearms are not illegal and there was no sign of break in etc. I think i would have taken cover immediately rather than shoot. YMMV
Came home for lunch, kid parked across the street where I wouldn't notice. No gun on me but was ready to pop him one. At that moment I had 0 clue he was my son's friend, never seen him in my life. All it took was a .3 second assessment to figure out my life and property is not in danger.
Not exactly the same situation as the cop, but firearms are not illegal and there was no sign of break in etc. I think i would have taken cover immediately rather than shoot. YMMV

