Dramatic body-camera footage shows the terrifying moment Santa Monica police shot a man who charged at them wielding a knife as cops were investigating an unrelated incident.
In the video, two officers can be seen speaking with witnesses regarding a separate matter near the bustling Santa Monica Pier on Aug. 22 before they spot a man holding a serrated knife overhead and moving toward them.
Both officers begin shouting, “Put that down!” as the suspect continues to approach and the officers back away.
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As the man is shown moving faster at police, one officer…
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