Introduction to the Incident
A man holding his mother at knifepoint in a Bronx apartment was shot by an NYPD officer late Thursday night after refusing to drop the kitchen knife, according to police.
Police said they were called to an apartment on Mulford Avenue around 11:20 p.m. after a security guard heard yelling. When they arrived officers saw a man with his arm around his mother’s neck and a knife in the other hand, the NYPD said.
Details of the Confrontation
The officers tried to get the man to drop the knife for at least two-and-a-half minutes before the man advanced towards the officers and one fired his weapon hitting the suspect, police said. "The male made numerous threats to kill his mother all while he was still holding her with his arm around her neck and holding the knife," said NYPD Chief of Patrol Philip Rivera. "Numerous times during this interaction, the male moved the knife towards his mother’s neck. One officer discharged one round, striking the male and freeing the woman."
Aftermath and Investigation
Officials released a photo of the alleged kitchen knife recovered at the scene. The 34-year-old man was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition, according to the NYPD. The mother, 61, was not physically injured, officials said. The officers were also taken to the hospital for evaluation. The entire incident was caught on body cameras and is under investigation.
Conclusion
The incident highlights the dangerous situations law enforcement officers face and the split-second decisions they must make to protect both themselves and the public. The use of body cameras in this case will provide valuable evidence in the investigation, helping to piece together the events leading up to the shooting.
FAQs
- Q: What led to the police being called to the scene?
- A: A security guard heard yelling and called the police, who arrived to find a man holding his mother at knifepoint.
- Q: How long did the standoff last before the officer fired his weapon?
- A: The standoff lasted for at least two-and-a-half minutes before the man advanced towards the officers.
- Q: Was the mother injured during the incident?
- A: No, the 61-year-old mother was not physically injured.
- Q: Is the incident being investigated?
- A: Yes, the entire incident was caught on body cameras and is under investigation.
