UDel officer shoots armed person in train station parking lot: Officials

NEWARK, Del. (WPVI) -- An investigation is underway after authorities say a University of Delaware police officer shot a person who was armed with a knife.

It happened around 5 p.m. Sunday at the Newark Regional Transportation Center.

In a statement, the university said officers responded to a 911 call for a suicidal person with a knife.

The statement goes on to say that the person, who was the one who called for help, approached officers with the weapon and refused to drop it.

An officer shot the person who was rushed to the hospital for injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening.

Officials identified the individual as a 24-year-old Maryland resident who has no ties to the university.

The officer was not injured and has been placed on administrative duty pending an investigation.

Police encourage any witnesses to come forward and report additional information by calling 302-831-2222.