This cop deserves a medal for his outstanding performance. He quickly assessed that he was dealing with a mental and went above and beyond to avoid a self defense shooting until it could no longer be avoided. And, once shooting became necessary, he fired only a single shot.
The young mans family should thank this cop for the patience he displayed.
The young mans family should thank this cop for the patience he displayed.
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Yup. The cop clearly told the kid to put down the pipe. This really shows how the cops body cam can provide a clear record of what happened.
He likely will be reprimanded by his precinct for not unloading his weapon into the perp...