And you're confused as to why the rcmp took a shot at another rcmp?
Even you should be able to understand that one.
Well, I dropped your "ignore" for the last two posts, and that is how long it took for you to make a damned fool of yourself.
To use lethal force three things must be in place;
1. The suspect must be armed (check, as RCMP are armed)
2. The suspect must indicate by act or word an INTENT to attack you with lethal force. (FAIL......I sincerely doubt the officer on the receiving end was waving his service pistol around yelling "I'll kill you" at two other RCMP).
3. The suspect must have the ability to deliver the attack. (Check)
Sooooooooooo...............these guys screwed up badly, and should probably be fired.
I used to teach this stuff, remember????