"A two-hour-plus standoff between Santa Clara County sheriff's deputies and a man who wouldn't exit his car during a traffic stop ended with the driver fatally shot when he emerged holding a knife. Sheriff Bob Jonsen has discussed the "numerous attempts" deputies made to reach "a peaceful resolution," including the use of "several less-lethal tools and projectiles to prevent the use of deadly force.""
"What hasn't been explained is why there was a limit placed on those attempts. Our street was shut down through late Tuesday morning processing the crime scene. Why not spend that time preserving life? Had the person in the car been the child of a deputy, would officers not have waited an eternity? The car was rendered immovable by squad cars. A drone was deployed. They had the technology to ensure no explosives posed a risk. It occurred in front of a vacant house."
"They had the technology to ensure no explosives posed a risk. It occurred in front of a vacant house. Why not create a blockade to shield officers? Mental illness or substances may have played a role. As someone who has grappled with both personally and with others, I can attest that each is a factor of time. Every storm, as they say, runs out of rain."
Cliches exist for a reason, and common sayings often reflect practical truths. A two-hour-plus standoff between Santa Clara County sheriff's deputies and a man who refused to exit his car during a traffic stop ended with the driver fatally shot after he emerged holding a knife. Sheriff Bob Jonsen described numerous attempts at a peaceful resolution and the use of several less-lethal tools and projectiles. Community members question why those efforts were limited despite scene control, drones, and technology to check for explosives. The incident raises concerns about police use of force, mental illness and substance involvement, and the broader impact on victims, deputies, and public safety.
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