A dramatic standoff with two young boys who had a loaded handgun in the backyard of an Albuquerque, New Mexico, home was de-escalated by deputies with the help of a drone. Recently released video footage of the incident, which happened in February, shows Bernalillo County sheriff's deputies responding to the home, where a 9-year-old and a 7-year-old boy could be seen holding a loaded gun. "I literally have my hand on the trigger," one of the boys is heard saying. "Let's not do that. Let's take our hand off, buddy.
Main Idea: Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen said a drone helped deputies safely disarm two young boys in New Mexico who were holding a loaded gun.
Key Points:
The case shows how children in troubled homes can pose deadly risks, and taxpayers may face ongoing costs for police responses and family services.
Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen said the drone helped deputies de-escalate safely, which could reduce deadly force and improve public safety if the tactic works more widely.
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