 claiming it was the right call to retreat after the gunman pointed the weapon at him. Butler County Sheriff Michael Sloop confirmed Monday that a local officer made contact with the gunman after being hoisted up to the roof by another officer, but fled when the sniper pointed his AR-style assault rifle at the officer. I would have done the same thing, absolutely, the sheriff said. All I know is the officer had both hands on the roof to get up on the roof,