Question about killing an elephant

Run sideways in hopes that it would not come after me since it is probably difficult for elephants to make sharp turns. Then, I would run into a building, preferably a large building, and hope that the elephant is slowed by the items within the store so I could escape (or even killed if it has to be killed, but I wouldn't want it dead unless it was a last resort). I don't think someone could grab something like a kitchen knife or a handgun to kill an elephant, so if the elephant did have a special vendetta against someone then they would have to be crafty enough to avoid the elephant or pray that a high-power gun is nearby and loaded.

Jam it back in, in the dark.