The incident unfolded when officers spotted a fare-beater, prompting a confrontation that escalated when the suspect threatened them with a knife.
Maddrey detailed how body-worn camera footage showed the suspect's threats to the officers, stating, 'I'm going to kill you if you don't stop following me.'
As the situation intensified, officers attempted to subdue the assailant with Tasers, but the weapons were ineffective, leading to the officers ultimately opening fire.
Mayor Adams remarked on the dangerous situations police face daily, emphasizing the need for better de-escalation tactics in confronting crisis scenarios.
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