Outright deception is unlikely to catch Rogan off-balance. Instead, you have to make a real effort to divert his attention.
"Rogan, you've crossed over the line once by stealing from your employer, my company. And now, all of this threatening is intolerable. Put the gun down. Now."
You can't hope to have any real lasting effect on him. But maybe you can keep him occupied long enough for the police to take a shot.
He hesitates, considering your words. "I don't know…I only want to—"
And then an armored police officer peers around the corner. He raises a submachine gun, and fires a burst of bullets in Rogan's direction. One lucky bullet strikes Rogan square in the forehead.
Rogan falls down dead. The final expression on his face is one of sadness—as though he feels he has been betrayed.
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