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Bodycam Shows Man Advancing With Knife Before Fatal Santa Monica Police Shooting: Video
Newly released footage shows Michael Rodriguez advancing toward an officer with a knife raised before the officer fired once.

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Newly released footage shows Michael Rodriguez advancing toward an officer with a knife raised before the officer fired once.

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