Jul 4, 2009 9:59 am US/Eastern
Knife-Wielding Man Killed In City Hall Shooting
PHILADELPHIA (CBS 3) ―
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A homeless man in his 60s was shot and killed after lunging at police with a knife near City Hall on July 3.
CBS
A knife-wielding homeless man was shot and killed after lunging at two officers near Philadelphia City Hall Friday morning.
Officers were called after reports of a disturbance at a below ground concourse near City Hall at about 8:30 a.m.
Deputy Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said a foot patrol officer was first to respond and was confronted by a suspect armed with a utility knife. The officer apparently recognized the 60-year-old suspect as a homeless man who frequents the area.
After a bike patrol officer arrived at the scene, authorities said the suspect lunged with the knife, forcing both officers to open fire.
The suspect was rushed to Hahnemann University Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
No injuries to officers were reported.
Internal Affairs has joined the investigation, as is standard when an officer discharges their weapon.
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