Words like "potential" play quite a role in spreading hyperbole. Getting hit in the eye. Can you tell me the odds of dying from that? And once again your hyperbole of me saying "big deal" and even putting it in quotes. Something I never said. Once again, you keep reaching. Who is it trying to play keyboard commando again?
You're the one using hyperbole. Threat of "great bodily injury" is justification for use of deadly force. This case most certainly met the definition. The officer should be recognized for exercising restraint.
“great bodily injury” is defined as a significant or substantial physical injury, and would include serious bruising or wounds, concussion, broken bones, and other serious injuries."
