It turned out the weapon Rodolph allegedly pointed at the officer was a BB gun, but authorities say their initial investigation finds that the use of deadly force appears to have been justified.
Police say the 26-year-old officer - now on administrative leave pending further investigation - had just finished his shift and bought a soda at the minimart's pass through window when the teen approached.
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Information from: The Buffalo News.
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