PHILADELPHIA (AP) - January 18, 2009 Police spokesman Lt. Frank Vanore says police were called to the
second floor of a residence in northeast Philadelphia at 1:15 p.m.
Sunday, where they encountered a male who became combative. Vanore
says he was told the man appeared to be under the influence of
drugs or alcohol.
During the struggle, Vanore says, the man tried to take one of
the officer's nightsticks, and he also reportedly tried to grab a
knife at one point.
One of the officers fired a single shot, striking the man in the
chest. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The police homicide and internal affairs units are
investigating. The man's name has not been released.
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