Originally Posted by Rochard

I'm not saying a lone officer can't handle a gunman. Surely they can. However, odds are not in their favor. An officer shouldn't go rushing into a situation where they unaware of the tactical situation. Was there one shooter or four? Were they armed with handguns or assault weapons?

From a tactical stand point, he did the right thing. He took up a defensive position and tried to figure out where the shooter was, and then direct other officers onto the scene.