Video: Knife-wielding Florida man shot, killed after charging at officer
Armed Florida man charges at officer who shoots him
A Florida man, who was caught on camera charging an officer with a knife, died after being shot by police.
STUART, Fla. - A Florida man caught on camera charging at an officer with a knife was shot and killed by police.
What we know:
According to the Stuart Police Department, an officer went to the Sierra Condominiums around 7 a.m. on Saturday to investigate reports of a man armed with a knife who was acting erratically.
Video shows an officer talking briefly with the 36-year-old suspect, who suddenly charges full sprint at the officer with a knife in his hand. That’s when the officer fired his weapon, striking the suspect.
SPD said that life-saving measures were performed on the suspect until paramedics arrived.
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The suspect was taken to an area hospital and died from his injuries.
The officer has been placed on administrative leave, which is in accordance with department policy.
Martin County Sheriff's Office detectives are on scene and will take over the investigation.
What we don't know:
It is unclear why the suspect had a knife and what the motive was for charging at the officer.
The Source: This story was written with information provided by the Stuart Police Department.
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