the officers have to make quick assessments in dangerous situations. Dude went at them with a knife in his hand, yelling "shoot me".It's a job that I don't envy.On the other hand, there should be some level of effort and training to DE-ESCALATE the situation and PRESERVE life.Take a step back. Yes, back up literally.Think.Make an attempt to talk the man down.They came out with guns drawn IMMEDIATELY.This intensified the situation even more from the get-go.So they end up being justified in using lethal force in a situation that they contributed to the escalation of.
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