Man Wielding 14-Inch Knife Shot and Killed by Police
30th Ave & 31st St, Astoria, Queens
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Summary
- Police in Astoria, New York, shot and killed a man reportedly armed with a knife after he lunged at officers. Initial attempts to subdue him with a Taser were unsuccessful. The man later died at the hospital. Body camera footage from the incident has been released by authorities.
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Authorities released body camera footage from four officers involved in the incident.
The man shot and killed by police this morning was reportedly wielding a knife and had lunged at officers. Police first unsuccessfully deployed a Taser before shooting the man, who later died at the hospital. An investigation is ongoing.
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For clarification, it was reported that the man was armed with a knife and another report stated that he was armed with a gun. It is uncertain what he was armed with.
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The man's injuries are life-threatening, per police.
Police have confirmed that responding officers shot the man who was armed with a knife.
Officers have confirmed a man was shot; however, have not provided any further information at this time.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 30th Ave & 31st St.
Police have also received a report of a man armed with a gun at the same location. It is unknown if the reports are related.
Police are responding to a 911 report of a man armed with a knife.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 30 Av Station (N) (W).
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Incident reported at 30-05 30th Ave..
Authorities released body camera footage from four officers involved in the incident.
The man shot and killed by police this morning was reportedly wielding a knife and had lunged at officers. Police first unsuccessfully deployed a Taser before shooting the man, who later died at the hospital. An investigation is ongoing.
Radio clips available.
Radio clips available.
For clarification, it was reported that the man was armed with a knife and another report stated that he was armed with a gun. It is uncertain what he was armed with.
Radio clips available.
Radio clips available.
Radio clips available.
Radio clips available.
The man's injuries are life-threatening, per police.
Police have confirmed that responding officers shot the man who was armed with a knife.
Officers have confirmed a man was shot; however, have not provided any further information at this time.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 30th Ave & 31st St.
Police have also received a report of a man armed with a gun at the same location. It is unknown if the reports are related.
Police are responding to a 911 report of a man armed with a knife.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 30 Av Station (N) (W).
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Incident reported at 30-05 30th Ave..
Authorities released body camera footage from four officers involved in the incident.
The man shot and killed by police this morning was reportedly wielding a knife and had lunged at officers. Police first unsuccessfully deployed a Taser before shooting the man, who later died at the hospital. An investigation is ongoing.
Radio clips available.
Radio clips available.
For clarification, it was reported that the man was armed with a knife and another report stated that he was armed with a gun. It is uncertain what he was armed with.
Radio clips available.
Radio clips available.
Radio clips available.
Radio clips available.
The man's injuries are life-threatening, per police.
Police have confirmed that responding officers shot the man who was armed with a knife.
Officers have confirmed a man was shot; however, have not provided any further information at this time.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 30th Ave & 31st St.
Police have also received a report of a man armed with a gun at the same location. It is unknown if the reports are related.
Police are responding to a 911 report of a man armed with a knife.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 30 Av Station (N) (W).
Approved by the Citizen community
Incident reported at 30-05 30th Ave..
Authorities released body camera footage from four officers involved in the incident.
The man shot and killed by police this morning was reportedly wielding a knife and had lunged at officers. Police first unsuccessfully deployed a Taser before shooting the man, who later died at the hospital. An investigation is ongoing.
Radio clips available.
Radio clips available.
For clarification, it was reported that the man was armed with a knife and another report stated that he was armed with a gun. It is uncertain what he was armed with.
Radio clips available.
Radio clips available.
Radio clips available.
Radio clips available.
The man's injuries are life-threatening, per police.
Police have confirmed that responding officers shot the man who was armed with a knife.
Officers have confirmed a man was shot; however, have not provided any further information at this time.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 30th Ave & 31st St.
Police have also received a report of a man armed with a gun at the same location. It is unknown if the reports are related.
Police are responding to a 911 report of a man armed with a knife.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 30 Av Station (N) (W).
Approved by the Citizen community
Incident reported at 30-05 30th Ave..
Authorities released body camera footage from four officers involved in the incident.
The man shot and killed by police this morning was reportedly wielding a knife and had lunged at officers. Police first unsuccessfully deployed a Taser before shooting the man, who later died at the hospital. An investigation is ongoing.
Radio clips available.
Radio clips available.
For clarification, it was reported that the man was armed with a knife and another report stated that he was armed with a gun. It is uncertain what he was armed with.
Radio clips available.
Radio clips available.
Radio clips available.
Radio clips available.
The man's injuries are life-threatening, per police.
Police have confirmed that responding officers shot the man who was armed with a knife.
Officers have confirmed a man was shot; however, have not provided any further information at this time.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 30th Ave & 31st St.
Police have also received a report of a man armed with a gun at the same location. It is unknown if the reports are related.
Police are responding to a 911 report of a man armed with a knife.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 30 Av Station (N) (W).
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Incident reported at 30-05 30th Ave..
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This guy could have gotten on the train shortly after and hurt people. so thank you NYPD for keeping us safe. FAFO
Cops gave him every chance . I love how some here stick up for the criminal that would turn around and stab them in a sec .
Some of the comments on here against the NYPD are the lil pussys who call them when they need them
This guy has been walking around threatening ppl all over Astoria. Finally he gets caught. RIP🙏🕊️. Good job NYPD 💯👍
This guy could have gotten on the train shortly after and hurt people. so thank you NYPD for keeping us safe. FAFO
Cops gave him every chance . I love how some here stick up for the criminal that would turn around and stab them in a sec .
Some of the comments on here against the NYPD are the lil pussys who call them when they need them
This guy has been walking around threatening ppl all over Astoria. Finally he gets caught. RIP🙏🕊️. Good job NYPD 💯👍
This guy could have gotten on the train shortly after and hurt people. so thank you NYPD for keeping us safe. FAFO
Cops gave him every chance . I love how some here stick up for the criminal that would turn around and stab them in a sec .
Some of the comments on here against the NYPD are the lil pussys who call them when they need them
This guy has been walking around threatening ppl all over Astoria. Finally he gets caught. RIP🙏🕊️. Good job NYPD 💯👍
This guy could have gotten on the train shortly after and hurt people. so thank you NYPD for keeping us safe. FAFO
Cops gave him every chance . I love how some here stick up for the criminal that would turn around and stab them in a sec .
Some of the comments on here against the NYPD are the lil pussys who call them when they need them
This guy has been walking around threatening ppl all over Astoria. Finally he gets caught. RIP🙏🕊️. Good job NYPD 💯👍
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This guy could have gotten on the train shortly after and hurt people. so thank you NYPD for keeping us safe. FAFO
Cops gave him every chance . I love how some here stick up for the criminal that would turn around and stab them in a sec .
Some of the comments on here against the NYPD are the lil pussys who call them when they need them
This guy has been walking around threatening ppl all over Astoria. Finally he gets caught. RIP🙏🕊️. Good job NYPD 💯👍