DROP THE KNIFE. DROP THE KNIFE. DROP IT. DROP IT. >> WATCH WHAT HAPPENS WHEN OFFICERS face a armed suspect refusing to drop a deadly weapon. Ends in split-second gunfire. Officers pursue a suspect carrying a weapon through a residential neighborhood, continuously issuing verbal commands for the individual to drop the knife and surrender. The suspect continues to ignore repeated orders to drop the weapon, fleeing down side streets while officers maintain a safe distance and attempt to de-escalate the situation. As the suspect moves along the sidewalk, an officer draws a less-lethal taser. Suspect enters an open parking lot, still holding the weapon, while multiple officers surround the area and issue final commands to drop the knife. The suspect abruptly advances toward officers with the knife raised, prompting officers to open fire to stop the immediate threat. The individual falls to the ground and officers secure the scene.