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Police in Dayton, Ohio, have released body camera video showing an officer stopping a male on a bicycle for a traffic violation — but it turns out he had a gun, ran from police, and was fatally shot amid a struggle for the weapon.The male was identified as Reginald Thomas, 44, WHIO-TV reported, citing the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office and Dayton Police Department.'He's got a gun! He's got a gun!'The incident occurred just before 9:30 p.m. Tuesday in the area of N. St. Clair and E. Third Streets, the station said.Police Chief Kamran Afzal on Wednesday said an officer was on routine patrol and saw Thomas, who was riding a bicycle, commit a traffic violation and stopped him, WHIO noted.Thomas kept trying to show the officer his ID even though he wasn't asked to show it, police told the station.The officer then asked Thomas if he had a weapon, WHIO noted, adding that Thomas in the bodycam video can be heard denying he had a weapon.RELATED: Man in mental health crisis grabs cop's gun, pulls trigger as he's being restrained; another officer opens fire: Officials Image source: Dayton (Ohio) Police bodycam screenshotThe bodycam video then shows Thomas jumping off his bike and running from the officer. Image source: Dayton (Ohio) Police bodycam screenshotThe officer soon catches up to Thomas and takes him to the ground, the video shows.The bodycam video shows that Thomas appears to have a gun in his hand, WHIO reported. Image source: Dayton (Ohio) Police bodycam screenshotIndeed, the officer begins yelling, "He's got a gun! He's got a gun!"After a struggle, the officer points his gun at Thomas and orders him to drop his weapon, the station said, adding that Thomas complies, and the officer re-holsters his gun.However, when the officer attempted to handcuff Thomas, he fought the officer — and in the new struggle, the officer and Thomas began moving toward the gun that Thomas had just dropped, WHIO said.The station added that the bodycam video appeared to show Thomas again reaching for and gripping the weapon, the station said.RELATED: 'Despicable' homicide suspect caught on body cam pointing gun at Florida deputy — and pulling trigger, cops say Image source: Dayton (Ohio) Police bodycam screenshotWith that, a second officer who arrived for backup fired one shot, which struck Thomas, WHIO reported.Officers rendered aid to Thomas before he was taken to Miami Valley Hospital where he later died, the station said.You can view bodycam video of the incident just below:RELATED: 'You got f**kin' nothin': Ketchup-covered, blindfolded frat pledges seen in viral police bodycam video — but no one's talking The officer who initiated the traffic stop and the officer who fired the shot both have three years of service with accommodations and no discipline, WHIO reported.Police provided post-incident images showing the recovered gun and loaded magazine as well as a mugshot of Thomas indicating his previous convictions for resisting arrest, assault, and aggravated menacing.RELATED: Stolen car goes airborne 'Dukes of Hazzard' style amid police chase — but occupants sure ain't no Bo or Luke Image source: Dayton (Ohio) Police Image source: Dayton (Ohio) PoliceThe Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a criminal investigation and present the facts to the Montgomery County Prosecutor’s Office, the station said, adding that the Dayton Police Department’s Professional Standards Bureau will conduct an internal administrative investigation.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!...Read More
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Night driving used to be routine. Now for many drivers, it’s something they actively dread.The reason is simple: Modern headlights are getting brighter — and for everyone outside the vehicle using them, that often means blinding glare. Drivers are dealing with harsh, white LED and laser lights that can overwhelm their vision in seconds. It’s not just uncomfortable. It’s a real safety issue.Instead of flipping down a solid visor that blocks part of the windshield, the system uses a clear panel that darkens electronically.Now Michigan-based auto tech company Gentex says it may have a solution.Bright lights, big pityAutomakers have spent years pushing more powerful lighting systems in the name of safety. On paper, brighter headlights improve visibility for the driver behind the wheel.But on real roads, the effect is more complicated.For oncoming traffic, those same lights can reduce visibility, not improve it. Drivers report being dazzled, losing contrast, and struggling to see lane markings, pedestrians, or obstacles for several seconds after exposure.That’s not a minor inconvenience. At highway speeds, even a brief loss of clear vision can have serious consequences.And the data backs up what drivers already know.A 2024 European survey found that 71% of drivers say headlight glare is intolerable or extremely annoying. More than half say they sometimes squint or briefly close their eyes to cope. A majority report difficulty seeing the road during those moments.In the United States, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says glare is now the number one lighting-related complaint from drivers. Nightly trade-offThis is a classic example of a well-intentioned change creating a new problem.Headlights have become more powerful due to advances in LED and laser technology, along with evolving safety standards. But there has been less focus on how those lights affect everyone else on the road.The result is a trade-off drivers feel every night: One driver sees better; everyone else sees worse.That imbalance is now drawing regulatory attention. European regulators are studying whether lighting rules need to change, and in the U.S., complaints continue to rise.But regulatory fixes take time — and in the meantime, drivers still have to deal with the problem.RELATED: Why are modern car headlights so blindingly bright? Chris Graythen/Getty ImagesDim someThat’s where companies like Gentex come in.The proposed solution is a transparent, dimmable sun visor designed to reduce glare from oncoming headlights. Instead of flipping down a solid visor that blocks part of the windshield, the system uses a clear panel that darkens electronically. You can still see through it, but the harsh light is softened.The technology builds on something many drivers already trust: auto-dimming rearview mirrors. Sensors detect bright light, and the glass adjusts instantly to reduce glare.Bringing that same concept to the front of the vehicle is a logical next step — and in practice, it works.In testing and demonstration, the effect is noticeable. The glare is reduced without blocking the road ahead, which is the key difference from a traditional visor. It doesn’t feel like a work-around so much as a natural extension of a feature drivers already rely on.Eye spyFor drivers who regularly deal with bright, poorly aimed headlights, this kind of technology could make a meaningful difference.It reduces eyestrain. It makes night driving less fatiguing. And importantly, it does so without requiring drivers to change how they drive or where they refuel — something that has been a sticking point with other new automotive technologies.That’s part of what makes this approach compelling.Rather than waiting for a full redesign of headlight standards — or expecting perfect compliance across millions of vehicles — this is a solution that works within the reality drivers already face.In many ways, this is how the auto industry has always evolved.A problem emerges. Regulations lag behind. And suppliers step in with technology that improves the driving experience in the meantime.Made in the shadeGentex has done this before with auto-dimming mirrors. This visor builds on that same idea — using relatively simple, proven technology to solve a very real problem.And because it doesn’t require a complete redesign of the vehicle, it’s easier for automakers to adopt.Like most new features, the dimmable visor will likely appear first in higher-end vehicles when it launches around 2027. Over time, as costs come down, it could move into more mainstream models.That matters because the underlying issue isn’t going away. Headlights will likely continue getting brighter as automakers pursue better forward visibility and new lighting technologies. Which means glare will remain part of the driving experience.Practical work-aroundGentex’s dimmable visor doesn’t solve the root issue of headlight glare — but it doesn’t need to. What it does is something more immediate: It gives drivers a way to manage a problem they already deal with every night.And based on early impressions, it does that in a way that feels intuitive, effective, and easy to live with. In today’s automotive landscape, that kind of practical innovation can go a long way.Because for many drivers, the challenge isn’t seeing the road. It’s seeing clearly when the road lights up in front of them.For more on this, check out my interview with Gentex's Craig Piersma. ...Read More
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