article_snippet.sent: (CNN)To allay possible concerns, Boston Police prosecutors released video Friday of the shooting of a police officer last month that resulted in the killing of the gunman.
article_snippet.sent: One said the officers were forced to return fire.
article_snippet.sent: Still, the officers were glad to see video released for the sake of transparency.
article_snippet.sent: The "Top Cop" helped save a transit officer wounded in a gunbattle with the bombers.
article_snippet.sent: In the days after the shooting, John and John family have been strengthened, humbled and inspired by the outpouring of love and support John and his family've received -- not only from John closest friends and fellow officers -- but also from concerned citizens and strangers from all over the country wishing John a full and speedy recovery.
article_snippet.sent: None of our officers like to use None of our officers
article_snippet.sent: Police Commissioner William Evans said at the time.
article_snippet.sent: It's probably the worst thing we have to do in we profession, but here, clearly unprovoked, one of we officers is shot point-blank in the face."
article_snippet.sent: In the battle, police fired nearly 300 rounds within five to 10 minutes.
article_snippet.sent: At a White House ceremony in May, President Barack Obama honored Moynihan and 52 other officers as "America's Top Cops.
article_snippet.sent: CNN's Ann O'Neill contributed to this report.
highlights_snippet.sent: Video shows that the man later shot dead by police in Boston Police opened fire first .
  