The officers thought he was wearing body armor because he didn't go down from a few shots. The general public and many officers falsely believe a handgun is capable of putting a suspect down in a few seconds. It can take up to 10 or 15 seconds before a shot to center mass results in blood loss causing loss of consciousness. A head shot is the only way they go down instantly assuming you don't miss. Anyone having a weapon within about 20 feet can kill an officer even if you shoot them through the