How can a rational person not? The police had the opportunity to deescalate, which would increase their chances of survival, and they chose not to. It would be

How can a rational person not? The police had the opportunity to deescalate, which would increase their chances of survival, and they chose not to. It would be like if a mugger stabbed you, and the ER surgeon refused to operate on you to save you - you can and should fault both. If I were ever in that situation, I would 100% fault the police for their behavior, and I would question the sanity of anyone who didn't.