US EditionDC Police Shoot, Kill Man Charging at Them Wielding Knives in Palisades
The suspect ignored commands and advanced with two knives despite less lethal attempts, prompting officers to use firearms; officers are now on leave pending review.
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On Tuesday, DC police officers shot and killed a man who allegedly attacked them by waving knives. At around 11 a.m., the officers responded to a report of a domestic altercation in a house located in Sherier Place NW, 5100 block, in the Palisades neighborhood. A man had threatened to damage vehicles there, Deputy Executive Director Andre Wright reported during a press conference. The man left the area before the officers arrived, but returned s…
DC police shoot, kill man charging at them wielding knives in Palisades
Executive Assistant Chief Andre Wright with D.C. police speaks at a news conference Sept. 16, 2025.(Courtesy D.C. police) Executive Assistant Chief Andre Wright with D.C. police speaks at a news conference Sept. 16, 2025.(Courtesy D.C. police) D.C. police officers on Tuesday shot and killed a man they say was charging at them wielding knives. Around 11 a.m., officers responded to a report of a domestic disturbance at a home in the 5100 block of…
Officer-involved shooting in Northwest DC
Police were involved in a shooting in Northwest D.C. Tuesday, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. No officers were injured in the shooting in the 5100 block of Sherier Place NW. The scene is near the Palisades Recreation Center and Playground. No more details are available. News4’s Mauricio Casillas is at the scene.
DC police shooting: Man armed with knives killed in NW
Police in Washington, D.C., are investigating an officer-involved shooting that took place in the Northwest section of the city. A police presence has been established in the area, and authorities are asking the public to avoid the scene.
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