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The review also contains a description of Gold's statements to investigators, in which he said "He feared for his life and believed (Konoa) had just murdered (his partner)." He also stated that he believed Konoa was reaching for a gun when his hand was at his waist. "Gold explained his belief that most people who are victims or witnesses to gunfire often put their hands up and signal to officers where the shooting or the threat is," the review states. "Because (Konoa) was not doing this and because (Konoa) appeared to Gold to be reaching for a handgun, Gold feared for his life, so he fired two shots." A District Attorney's Office statement read, "The loss of this young person's life is devastating.
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