NYPD update after police shoot armed man in the Bronx

Police said officers were responding to a report of an emotionally disturbed person with a knife.

[MrJojordan]

You have to be completely insane to be a cop in NY!

[bronxtaskforce]

28 Seconds is not enough time for any de-escalation techniques. At the end of the day, these officers have families to go to. Unfortunately, that individual paid the price.

[rahsunallah]

The Bronx is on fire literally and figuratively

[AFloridaSon]

Luckily the dad had the good sense to warn the police that his son would try to kill them. It was the honorable thing to do.

[DebSherr]

This is so sad! 42 years old and lost in a rant. Was he trying to commit suicide by cop? That was one big butcher knife coming at them! His poor father! Grief is everywhere these days!

[Vincent-]

WHAT DO PEOPLE THINK IS GOING TO HAPPEN, SOMEONE CHARGING SOMEONE WITH A LETHAL WEAPON REGARDLESS A POLICE OFFICER OR A CIVILIAN YOUR GOING TO USE A LETHAL WEAPON AS WELL..

[amJohn]

Cops had a short amount of time to react on using a stun gun or a gun. It's sad all around, but things happened fast and decisions had to be quick.

[lisagorham]

The father clearly stated his son was having a medical/mental emergency ….. why were there no medical/psychiatric staff on scene also?

[deenice]

The fact cops even have to explain themselves in this situation is why I believe NYC is a sinking ship and being a cop there isn’t worth it.

[maryanndalton]

I want the news department of CBS to apologize to those of us who livening the Kingsbridge section of the Bronx. This shooting took place in the Kingsbridge Heights section. I wish the news would get their facts straight.

[julesbower]

Those who fail to obey, must have their ability to disobey taken from them, by force if needed.

[compota]

Omg thats racist. Who wants to loot and riot?

On the other hand all yall that are saying "why cops always shioting and not using tasers" etc etc. Please, when you get robbed, tell the thief to please not to use his knife or gun on you, but instead to give you a hug.

[Slim]

Ain’t no way the Bronx isn’t on top 10 worse places in America

[retired]

What's the point in non lethal if you don't use it.🤦

[ygbris]

Why didn’t they used the stun gun instead of shooting someone they knew before was emotionally disturbed

[supersquirrel]

Paranoid delusions are seriously terrifying and can really mess people up. Was this guy under treatment? Was he off his meds? NY better get their mental health programs in order if it isn't. Otherwise there'll be many more of these incidents.

[benligon]

My question is where did they shoot him? Was it his leg, arm ect to stop him? Or did they shoot him in the chest to kill him?

[Wherebub]

99% of the comments don't seem to watch the video, they're either bots or npc people that can't even listen to a video that's less than 3 minutes long!

[therealbabybob]

Makes no sense to kill a man wit a knife has to be a better way

[killaklown]

Now what are tasers for ?? Decoration ?