He shot into the air because he was a very religious man, and he knew if he took his own life he wouldn't go to heaven.

We want that officer to know that we don't blame him whatsoever, because we know it must affect him.

He did have a temper, but I never saw him strike anybody.

I think they did what they knew best. It's too bad that he died, because I loved him. But we totally support their actions.