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The use of deadly force...

In my opinion, in this situation, it doesn't matter how much "firearms training" you have. The use of deadly force is a calculated reaction to a given situation. We can't possible guess what the real situation was for the suspect or the police officer. There is simply not enough information in the text.

However, It is my belief that Japanese police are trained to deescalate a given situation. If deescalation fails, the use of force thru martial arts/arrest training/baton training ensues. Finally, as a last resort, the use of deadly force (firearm).

Many guesses can be made as to possible extenuating circumstances.

The narrative appears to be given by the police, but the lack of quotations, and a second language makes it difficult to parse. The word "brandishing" has a fairly clear meaning to appear threatening. Was he out cutting something and just had it in his hand, or was he waving it around in an obvious attempt to do harm? Why didn't the police first visit the person reporting the issue? Clarify the dispute. And then address the issue with the second party? Why is the age of the police officers relevant to the story? After arresting the then shot suspect, did the police render first aid? The first officer ordered him to drop the saw, but the second officer fired the warning shot, and then engaged the suspect. Was there clear communication between the officers and the suspect? Anyone brandishing a saw, threatening two armed police officers probably isn't in a good mental state.

In a time restricted situation, training and instinct take over.

In my opinion, "Was the use of deadly force required in this situation?" I don't know. Again, there simple isn't enough information.

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