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Reno police responded to a tense Monday morning standoff on Longley Lane where a man armed with a knife threatened officers near a busy road. Despite attempts to de-escalate, the situation escalated when a less-lethal round was deployed, prompting the suspect to flee toward a childcare center—where he tripped but still clutched the weapon. Officers used a taser to subdue him, and one officer safely retrieved the knife. The man was medically evaluated and taken into custody as authorities now focus on connecting him with mental health support, highlighting the delicate balance between public safety and compassion in crisis interventions.

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