California Cop drops hatchet wielding suspect
This footage, coming in from San Diego, California, shows a suspect vandalizing a local library and threatening occupants with a hatchet before being intercepted outside by police. The suspect raises his weapon, elevating the situation to a use of lethal force. Although the suspect is expected to recover, viewer discretion is advised. As the in-video captions discuss, William Hanley, 53 years of age, walked inside the Pacific Beach Taylor Branch library and began accosting a member of the staff while armed with a hatchet. He then began vandalizing computers and desks with it before leaving. As he left, he was interdicted by San Diego Police officers. Hanley ignored commands to drop the hatchet, saying "No, I'm going to create a scene and the whole world sees it," before raising the weapon. At this point, a cop identified as Ofc. Bloemendaal fired his service weapon, striking Hanley. Medical aid was immediately provided, and Hanley was transported to an area hospital. He is expected to recover, at which point he will face charges. No other persons were injured.
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