Police respond to a report of a man with a knife and encounter Anthony Lowe, a double amputee moving forward on his hands while holding a blade. Despite repeated commands, distance collapses and officers shoot him on a residential street. Body camera footage sparks national scrutiny once Lowe’s disability becomes public. Investigators later confirm Lowe was a suspect in an earlier stabbing that day, sharpening debate over threat assessment. The district attorney rules the shooting legally justified under California law, citing proximity and officer perception of imminent danger. No criminal charges are filed, and internal reviews clear the officers. Lowe’s family rejects the findings and pursues civil action. The case leaves unresolved questions about training, disability awareness, and whether legality alone is enough to satisfy public accountability.