veteran deputy Robert burns said he meant to use a Taser but accidentally shot and killed a man . lawyers for slain man 's family says Bates was n't qualified to be on the force and received preferential treatment . ` ` ` Bates has met all the requisite requirements required by Oklahoma to be a reserve deputy , '' veteran ' lawyer says .
Reserve deputy Robert Bates said he meant to use a Taser but accidentally shot and killed a man . Lawyer for slain man 's family says Bates was n't qualified to be on the force and received preferential treatment . `` Robert Bates has met all the requisite training required by Oklahoma to be a reserve deputy , '' Bates ' lawyer says .