Police did as trained from what I've read. Glad they and other citizens are safe.
Im not sure why it has to be explained so many times:
Tazers are inaccurate, not fail proof, and even in short range may not stop the action. It is less lethal, and you respond to equal force.
If you're dealing with an unstable individual, theyre less likely to comply, and more likely to use aggression, while possibly ignore effects.
Pepper spray is a poor suggestion, as its accuracy, and the fact that a percentage of population is proven immune to it let alone someone mentally unstable.
Sad to see someone mentally unstable end their life and couldn't find help other wise.
Its also sad to see someone selfish and suicide by police, as it will put a mental burden on someone knowing they took a life.
You shoot center mass as thats the most assured hit and effectiveness. To suggest shooting other parts is laughable at best. To think every officer is a pistol/rifle master is crazy. Especially thanks to cut budgets reducing training time and target ammo, let alone firearm wear. Many officers I know get just two boxes per year before requalifying and have to pay out of pocket to keep up outside of that...
So blame the tax payers slashing budgets just as of fault.