"Body Cam Footage Reveals Louisville Man Pointing 'AR-15-Style Pistol' at Officers Before Fatal Shooting"

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Body camera footage released by the Louisville Metro Police shows a rookie officer shooting Jaron Bobbitt, a convicted felon, who pointed an "AR-15-style pistol" at the officer while running through a neighborhood. The incident occurred in response to a domestic violence call, and Bobbitt repeatedly failed to obey officers' commands. The officer fired four shots, hitting Bobbitt, who was later taken to the hospital and subsequently booked into jail. The video highlights the split-second decisions and dangers faced by law enforcement officers in rapidly evolving situations.
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