I think it was unfortunate, but honest mistake by both parties. Even if a police officer had been fataly wounded, I don't think there should be any charges fired. It even said in the article that when the man realized that it was the police, he put his weapon down and surrendered.
I think it was fortunate that nobody was hurt, but also entirely do the incompetence on behalf of the SWAT team. They have no excuse for missing at hallway distances, with long guns, and multiple people.
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