people don't run from -- it's always another reason. >> schrager testified on the stand that he fired his taser at scott three times and while trying to subdue him on the ground, scott wrestled his taser away and pointed it at him before the two men got up. >> i see that barrel, like this big, coming at me. and i knew i was in trouble. at that time i pulled my firearm and i pulled the trigger. i fired until the threat was stopped. like i'm trained to do. >> schrager, who's been housed in a cell block along with accused charleston church shooter dylann roof said his life has been a nightmare, saying his family, along with scott's family, has been destroyed by the incident. slager couldn't witness the birth of his first child and faces life in prison. closing arguments are expected to begin today, ali.