Why did Randy Weaver surrender?

Randy Weaver was a central participant in the 1992 Ruby Ridge standoff at his cabin near Naples, Idaho. Weaver and his family held white separatist views.

During the standoff, Weaver’s son was shit in the back and killed by a US Marshal, after which Harris shot and killed US Marshal William Degan. Weaver was also later shot in the back by a federal sniper.

Why did Randy Weaver surrender?

Randy Weaver surrendered the next day after the incident which claimed the lives of his 14 years old son and his wife. This is after being convinced by Gritz that there was no other sensible solution.

Weaver and his friend, Harris were subsequently arraigned before a variety of federal criminal charges, including first-degree murder for the death of Degan.