Houston Officers Fired After Shooting Death Of Man

The video discusses the death of Nicholas Chavez, who was reportedly experiencing a mental health crisis. Body camera footage from April shows officers approaching Chavez, who was armed with a metal object. The police chief stated that Chavez was shot 21 times as he crawled toward a Taser. The involved officers are appealing their termination.

What object was Nicholas Chavez reportedly armed with?

What action are the officers taking regarding their termination?