Brooklyn police shooting: Cops kill man who slashed officer in precinct confrontation, sources say | amNewYork
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Brooklyn police shooting: Cops kill man who slashed officer in precinct confrontation, sources say | amNewYork
"Cops shot and killed a man at a Brooklyn police precinct on Sunday morning after he allegedly slashed one officer with a knife, sources familiar with the case said. According to sources familiar with the incident, a man attempted to enter through the rear of the 73rd Precinct stationhouse located at 1470 East New York Ave. in Brownsville just before 6 a.m. on Sept. 7."
"Sources said a female officer at the 73rd Precinct stopped the man from entering. Seconds later, it was reported, the man pulled out a knife and slashed the cop across her face. Several officers came to the wounded cop's aid and confronted the assailant. During the confrontation, one of the officers shot the suspect. The wounded suspect was rushed to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead, sources familiar with the investigation said."
A man attempted to enter the rear of the 73rd Precinct stationhouse at 1470 East New York Ave. in Brownsville just before 6 a.m. on Sept. 7. A female officer stopped him, and seconds later he pulled out a knife and slashed her across the face. Several officers came to the wounded officer's aid and confronted the assailant, during which one officer shot the suspect. The wounded suspect was rushed to a local hospital and pronounced dead. The officers involved were transported to a local hospital and are listed in stable condition. Authorities are expected to release more details in the coming hours.
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