54-year-old Christian Johnson called 911 three times requesting law enforcement assistance. Upon arrival Cpl. Johnson and Officer Miller observed that Christian held a metal spike and a long...54-year-old Christian Johnson called 911 three times requesting law enforcement assistance. Upon arrival Cpl. Johnson and Officer Miller observed that Christian held a metal spike and a long hammer in one hand, and a K-Bar style knife in the other. As Christian approached, both officers raised their duty weapons. After more commands to put the knife down, and Christian yelling no, Christian turned toward the officers and charged. Christian was pronounced dead at the scene caused by multiple gunshot wounds.
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There has to be better tactics to handle mentally ill people and better equipment without lethal force
the crazy deserve it
I think one of those funny gadget that shoots ropes at people's foot could have been useful here.