The question isn't whether these men were armed or not or even if these men were criminals or not. The question is if they would have been given the same treatment if they were white. If they would have been shot dead if they were white.
As shown in the link provided, I got these names from a reputable news source. I will be accused of many things and tolerate them, but I will not be accused of laziness or dishonesty when I have provided a verified source to back up the information I have provided.