That BPD announcement looked like it was designed to clear him -
- Specific mention that the warning shot was fired safely and not a danger to others (closing the door on that avenue of persecution)
- Referring to him as the "Witness"
- Keeping his name out of the release as a witness to a crime, not a perp
- Not arresting him on the spot and letting the courts sort it out later
- Characterizing his surrender of the LTC and gun as "voluntary" even though we know that it really wasn't
- Not filing charges for discharge within 150ft or a roadway or 500ft of an occupied structure
I can't see a much better setup for the individual going forward. The system probably wants to avoid any press about "legally armed citizen rescues damsel in distress", which would certainly happen if they prosecuted him.
