Man armed with knife shot, killed by Warren police
Warren police fatally shoot man armed with ice pick
A man is dead after police found him armed with an ice pick while investigating a domestic violence call in Warren late Monday. The man, who was shot by officers, had allegedly threatened to harm police.
WARREN, Mich. (FOX 2) - A man armed with a knife was shot and killed by Warren police late Monday.
What they're saying:
At 10:15 p.m., Warren police say they were investigating a domestic violence complaint in the 27000 block of Railroad Street.
The caller was a woman who said the man on the scene was armed with a knife. She then told police that he left the area on foot before police were able to show up.
When they arrived on the scene, officials say they were informed by the caller that the suspect made threats to harm police with a weapon.
While searching north of Railroad Street, police found the suspect in the area of George Merrelli Drive and Lorna Avenue.
Police initially said that the man was armed with an ice pick when police shot him. They later said he had a knife.
The suspect was taken to the hospital where he later died.
No officers were injured in the incident.
What's next:
An investigation is ongoing and more information will become available.
FOX 2 will update this story when we learn more.