We're the Only Ones Holding the Phone Enough

A lawyer for the widow and minor son of the man who was fatally shot Oct. 2 by Bossier City police says his investigation has turned up a witness who claims the man did not reach for the officer's weapon. [More]

But hold the phone:

"It's a tragic, tragic event," the police chief said during the news conference. "But it appears the officers followed all procedures that they could.

I mean literally, hold the phone:

The deaf woman Richey interviewed also took a photo with her cell phone, which was confiscated by police, the lawyer said.

Proper "Only One" protocols, you see. Besides, taking the phone was probably just a matter of making sure they can remember everything properly.

[Via Matt S]