When my dad had dementia he would end up driving far away and get lost. I ended up taking the spark plugs out of his car and then he would spend hours trying to fix his car. I felt bad but he was safer....

it breaks my heart when this police officer said to him: "please do not do this to me, I do not want to live with this"

This Pasco officer that initially began dealing with this man is a HERO for his patience and understanding of this situation. He handled it like a PRO!! We need more like him!

That officer at his driver door when he went for the gun almost made me cry. That poor man... Those poor men. All of them. 'James' included.

While this is a sad outcome....can we take a moment to realize the durability of Kia automotive window glass. Wow.

Nearly 80 years old, dementia, firearm, and driving a car. This guy should never have been left alone.

You can really hear the plea in the cops voice. That "Please" is so genuine. Not want he wanted. Man... thats rough.

Breaks my heart. That young cop risked his life to save that man. Now he has to live with it.

I just want a relationship that’s as strong as that glass

The first officer tried so hard to deescalate the situation-even asked him to go inside and get coffee. Props to him for his effort.

Absolutely heartbreaking. These officers did everything they could before resorting to lethal force. My grandpa is going through dementia right now so my heart goes out to James’s loved ones. It is a devastating disease 😞

My mom has dementia, knows she cannot drive why the family did not seize all vehicles from him is beyond me. You need to make sure your loved one is safe. The sad thing is James 2 minutes later will have no recollection of this event 😢

this is a great officer. "why dont we go inside and get a coffee" damn dude that was perfect. great level headedness

When that officer said I do not wanna do this. I felt the honesty in his voice

The cop was very respectful.

This is so sad for everyone involved. A true tragedy.

My dad is a Vietnam vet and he started talking like this. 'people bugging his phones' ' people following him' But it wasn't dementia. He was having a series of mini-strokes that affected his cognitive ability.

My dad was a sheriff for 26 yrs. He "talked down" countless people ready to die. You keep your voice calm and keep them talking until they get tired. He lived in fear he was going to have to kill someone one day. He never did but people are much crazier these days.

I was already bawling my eyes out for that officer, he was so sincere that he absolutely did not want to shoot him. They all understood he was having mental issues and all they wanted was to help him. They were all so genuinely concerned about him. That officer begged him not to make him do it. I hope they all take the help they are offered to deal with this incident. It was not their fault at all, there was nothing they could have done different. The poor man was delusional and afraid, he believed everyone was trying to hurt him. My condolences to his family and friends. And if I could do anything for the officers, I would hug them long and hard, I would sit there in the dark place they stuff their pain, as long as it took. I am so so sorry that this situation came to this, I know it's not what you signed up for. It's not what you were called to do. The sweet old man didnt know what he was doing, but in the end, he left you no other choice. Talk to someone you trust, say how you feel, scream, swing a bat at something breakable, release everything you think you need to bury inside. It's the only way you can come out of this with your own mental health. Again, Im so sorry. But I also thank you for choosing this career, and thank you for making sure you go home tonight to your family. Love you guys and please work your way thru this. And dont let this change you badly, when the next guy needs help, help him, please. We cant save everyone, but maybe we can save someone. Be there for that person. Rest in peace now sir, you are safe. You are with loved ones in heaven and everything is clear again. I know you hold no anger for these officers. Help them understand that too.

My wife and I took care of her mother for many years. My mother-in-law had dementia and often talked similar to how James did. When she was really suffering from it, it didn't matter what you said or did, you couldn't get her to see reality. It is indeed a terrible disease. I can't say for sure that James has dementia but the way he acted was a lot like my mother-in-law did.

6:30 "why don't we get a coffee? Let's go inside and get a coffee." The greatest line I've ever heard in a deescalation effort. The officer really really did his best to make things better for this man and I praise him for that.

That window was like “my time to shine, boys”

Those poor officers. They literally tried everything possible and definitely waited longer than most probably would have in the same situation. Just like the Officer said please don't make me do this, please don't make me live with this. That's a hard hard day at the office.

8:02 The cop is being so patient and kind. He offered to buy him a coffee or water. James sounds just like mother.

Elon musk needs to get in contact with whomever makes those windows

i don't know about the shooting...wasn't really focused on that. I want to know about those windows. I need some like that.

So awful for all involved. It is tough on families dealing with dementia patients, the caregivers and those who deal with situations like this that are also victims. I pray they can cure this one day.

They tried SO hard to avoid this ending...😢

"why don't we go inside and get a coffee?" MAN!!! you cant get friendlier than that from a cop!

Holy fuck! drove past this the morning after when all the tape and cruisers were still there. I thought it was a robbery not this!

My husband was diagnosed 2 years ago and it's a scary disease they get so paranoid and think you are trying to harm them I have to hide the car keys every night so he won't do this. The police brought him home at 4am once as he wandered off while I was sleeping and got lost thank god nice people called the police when he knocked on their door at 3:30 in the morning. This could have ended badly like it did for this poor man. I'm so sorry for the man, officer and the family. This man should have been in a nursing home and this wouldn't have happened.

bro got SOOOO many chances at living peacefully.

22:23 Gun visible, suspect at gunpoint 24:55 Pepper sprayed, suspect rams police car 25:50 Situation is further escalating 25:53 Shooting

Them windows strong af

"Please, please don't do it." 100x That poor cop.

Threatening suicide by cop should be an arrestable offense. Shit like this would be done immediately if that were the case.

This is absolutely heartbreaking. My grandfather had severe dementia and watching him virtually disappear right before my eyes was one of the most difficult things I've ever lived through. Seeing someone you love and have known your entire life deteriorate into emptiness is simply unfair.

Sad to see someone in so much mental distressed and the officer doing everything he could to try and help the guy. Mental health is no joke. A shame this man didnt have the help he needed.

Old man seemed to be a very lonely person who just loved to have long delusional conversations... & attempting to accuse & provoke officers to take drastic action. Thank God no officers injured Thank you all for your services

having worked in corrections for 5 years, I've had to deal with many people with mental illness and 2 that I know of that passed while in custody from dementia. It is a horrible illness that destroys a person. one lady killed her husband with a brick, when she came into our custody she was a mean woman ready to fight anyone over anything. over the course of 6 months the dementia reduced her to a little old grandma that referred to the deputies as her grandkids. watching her decline and become a totally different person was a sobering experience. another inmate we had was an old man on probation, his bond was $500 but his family never came to get him. when he came in he was a supper nice guy but you could tell something was off. after a few months he no longer knew where he was or why he was there. then he started fighting everyone because they wouldn't let him meet his friend. I feel for these officers they did what they had to do but killing a man who had no idea where he was or what was going on is going to be a weight on their soul for the rest of their lives and I wish them the best. in a sad kind of way it was a mercy for both the man and the family.

It absolutely broke my heart when this officer said man please don’t do this to me and make me live with this. What a wonderful office patient tried everything he could tried to talk to him. This officer if it helps him you did everything you could. If it means anything. We need good officers like this.

Heartbreaking. My mom had dementia and screamed every time she though I was anywhere near. I lost the last two years of her life because of dementia. She passed 7/31/22 still believing I was trying to steal from her. Dementia is horrible especially when the sufferer was your best friend for 57 years 😢💜

I have the utmost respect for policeman and deputys. Put their self in harms way every minute to protect us. Takes a special breed of officer and deputy to do this job..thank you all for keeping us safe. God bless you all. We love you all

I think the old man knew what he had going on mentally, he may have recognized that he had dementia and just wanted to check out. Very sad situation for all involved.

The worst thing that can happen to someone is to lose their mind. Sad for everyone involved.

Don't fear your neighbor or a hard-working man. Fear the man who believes he has nothing left to lose.

I feel so sorry for the kindness and patience bestowed on someone who doesn't appreciate it😢😢😢😢😢😢

best commercial for windows ever.

I would love to commend this officer. Such patience. Bravo sir, you did all you could.

The amount you posted this and last week is amazing. I gotta thank this guy for doing that.

What kind of window does he have??? Seems very strong.

Poor old guy really didn't want to live any longer. Very sad that he died two days later from his wounds. RIP.

Heard about this on my local Fox 13 KZfaq channel. The people saying the police used too much force was laughable.

These windows should have been on the Tesla truck.

I want that glass in my next car, wonder if it's an option?

Poor old man. This is very sad. If he truly has family, i pray they take control of this gentleman's wellbeing.

Wow the police had immense patience, I can’t even imagine having to deal with a situation like this. Much respect 🙌

This is so sad man. I feel so bad for the officer he tried so damn hard to make this easy. You sir are an amazing officer and we need more like you.

Hope everyone is having a good day ❤

could the window 'breaking' have done any less good, jesus, basically created a shield for the guy

Man. These cops tried SO hard to get this guy out peacefully. Even with hindsight, I am not sure there was anything else they could do.

My father had dementia and pulled a gun on his wife. He thought someone was cheating with her. I never got to say goodbye. He died 6 months later. It's sad to see someone lose their mind

Also breaks my heart to see these cops spending 30 seconds on trying to break a window out when they could of just went through the back window

So sad. Those cops really really tried to help.

Those are the two strongest windows on the face of the Earth...

Poor old man. He has dementia. My dad died from it. Before he died, he would often get out of the house in the middle of the night- and would frequently become hostile and verbally abusive with the police. I tip my hat to all the cops who dealt with him. The patience of saints and professionals. Each and every one of them that ever encountered him.

When someone says “I am not crazy”…is crazy.

Family forgot to take grandpa's car keys away.

Can we admire how strong those KIA windows are for a second. Wow

Officer was trying his best, he didn't want to shoot old man, he said he will not live like this if shoot him. Life is too harsh.

Dispatch, 27 shots fired.

My jaw drop when he said he still alive

It’s almost like a movie, where I know the outcome but I’m still hoping for a different ending.

Error, screaming lady not found try again.

He thought he had nothing left to live for. RIP Sir.

Man I pray for a relationship as strong as those windows.

Oh my God! 😭😭😭 Where were the people who should have been caring for this poor man? And these officers are going to feel this pain forever.

It breaks my heart. You can hear in the cops voice, the pleading, how sad to beg someone to not make them make you shoot them. He gave that man every opportunity. I hope he knows that.

So many people are forgotten as they get older. There are so many issues that come up as people age and sadly, as a society, we aren't prepared to handle it. Very sad.

The police officer it's really a genuine guy I feel for him for having to live with this 😢

“Please don’t make me do this” “I’m gonna die anyways” An exchange that I would assume rarely ends well, horrible situation all the way around.

Man, Kia knows how to make side windows.

This was very hard to watch, my father died from dementia at the age of 83 and as he declined over time it was like someone ripped my heart out the day he took his last breath..😢

This officer is amazing what great personal skills. This is so sad & tragic he tried everything ❣️

I recently lost my 82 year old Dad. He had dementia an died going into a neighbor's house an fell causing a life ending head injury. We took his guns an license in the months prior to his death. This is so awful we need to check on our elderly parents an do what needs done to protect them from themselves.

Dementia is an awful, awful disease. This is the true definition of a tragedy 😢 Respect to the officers for showing unbelievable patience ❤

One lady I took care of refused to give up driving . She got into her car and wouldn't leave , it took me an hr to get her out and then she walked down the street and I walked with her. Very difficult

Dear Kia. Please make the entire car out of whatever you're using in the windows.

The Leo litterally told this guy to just "go home", you dont see that often. Mad props to this officer for trying his best.

23:29 "Please do not do this to me, I do not wanna live with this.."

I wonder how come thieves in Oakland and San Francisco can crack a window in under a nanosecond but police officers on duty seemed to take forever.

The initial officer tried everything he could for a peaceful resolution. Sometimes, there's just no reasoning with mentally ill people.

Those were the strongest windows I've seen on a car.

SO SAD, HATS OFF TO THESE VERY PATIENT OFFICERS.🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

I just would like to know how this started.

Prime example why states should start road re-testing at a certain age or with a Dr.’s notification.

At 0:42 when someone tells you in a very calm, matter-of-fact tone that they already pissed their pants and continues on the conversation like nothing of importance is going on, you already know, things are only going to go downhill from there.

Side windows shouldn’t be so hard to break.

Crazy talk

When people avoid questions like “what is today’s date”, it’s usually because they don’t know.