Detroit Cops Shoot Man Who Threatened Firefighter

The suspect, armed with a knife, ran toward a firefighter.
April 23, 2015

A Detroit man who reportedly charged at a firefighter with a knife was shot by officers Wednesday afternoon.

Firefighters were called to the residence for a welfare check, and the occupant yelled at them and officers to get out of his house, WXYZ reported.

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Two officers shot the man after he ran toward the firefighter.

The firefighter suffered bruises, but was not stabbed, while the 61-year-old victim was transported to the hospital for treatment.

The incident remains under investigation. 

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