Suspect throws rock at Cop, gets shot

This bodycam footage shows officers in Salt Lake City, Utah, interacting with a suspect who may have been involved in a fight. However, he refuses to answer their questions to confirm his involvement or injuries. Instead he pockets large decorative rocks from the curb and attempts to flee. As the officers give chase, he hits one of them in the head with a thrown rock. Because rocks of that size could conceivably do lethal damage, the officer responds by shooting him. Viewer discretion is advised. Although bystanders confirmed a disturbance or fight did occur, no one positively identified Jose Hernandez as being involved. The initial 911 call referenced someone losing consciousness, and Hernandez' behavior is decidedly erratic. He refuses to answer their questions and stuffs rocks into his hoodie pocket. The officer insists that he put them back, as they are not his property. It's unsaid but he probably registers them as being intended weapons, as well. The officer asks him "Do you want to do this over a rock?" As Hernandez attempts to walk away, the officer warns bystanders away. While he has his gun drawn, another cop (whose point of view is shown at 01:16) attempts to go less-than-lethal with a TASER, but Hernandez breaks out in a run. Turning, he throws a rock which hits the first officer in the head. This constitutes Academy-textbook deadly force- while it may not kill the officer outright, it presents the possibility of the officer being knocked unconscious and his weapons taken. Therefore, the officer shoots Hernandez with one round. Although aid was rendered on-scene, Hernandez later died after being transported to an area hospital. The officer was treated for a non-life threatening injury.