Police had to charge Knight. There is no discretion available there given the circumstances. It's not like the police have the authority to just walk away from it.
Personally, I couldn't care less if he had killed the guy.
Problem is, the scenario doesn't allow for much by way of interpretation or contradiction in favour of Knight.
Canadian law does not allow for shooting someone who is fleeing, UNLESS there is a reasonable belief that the person's escape may cause death or grievious bodily harm to another person. And you had better have your story straight on that one, as a judge will decide what is "reasonable" in the circumstance......
I feel for Knight, I really do. And I hope he is acquitted. But I have my doubts.
