The cops fatally shot a 25-year-old man who accused them of a knife in an condo in Brooklyn on Tuesday afternoon whereas responding to an inner dispute, in line with police.
Two officers responded to 108 Christopher Avenue in Browns shortly earlier than 3:00 pm after a lady introduced that her former pal was identified to be carrying machetes and hammers-was threatening her in rage over one other man watching her youngsters, NYPD said at a press conference Tuesday evening.
The lady who was dwelling together with her youngsters was fearing that her ex -partner was about to kill her, police mentioned.
The lady met with the police within the foyer of the constructing and after getting into her condo, they had been confronted with a suspect who was allegedly threw to officers with a big black knife, NYPD reported.
An officer fired a taser, however the Mad, who owns a knife, continued to hurry to the officers, forcing the second cop to shoot him twice within the chest.
The person whose identification has not been launched was taken to Brookdale Hospital, the place he was declared useless.
The collaborating officers who’ve taken over the disturbing take a look at of their cameras carried by the physique have additionally been taken to an area hospital for analysis, police mentioned.
The lady, her youngsters and each cops weren’t injured in the course of the incident.
Police who seized the blade weapon will not be positive how the loopy suspect entered the house.
The investigation is ongoing.
