Man shot, killed by Port Orange police after charging at officers with knife, officials say
PORT ORANGE, Fla. - A police officer killed a man on Tuesday afternoon after he charged at officers with a knife and refused commands, according to the Port Orange Police Department.
The incident happened just before 1 p.m. in the 5900 block of Jandon Court. Police responded in reference to a person who was suicidal.
When police arrived, a man armed with a knife charged at officers and refused commands to stop, police said. That's when an officer fired his weapon, which struck the man. Officers began lifesaving measures, but the male was later pronounced dead.
Port Orange Police update on Tuesday shooting
The Port Orange Police Department said officers responded to a man reportedly in mental crisis on Tuesday. The man "charged" at one of the officers while armed with a knife, and then disregarded commands to drop the knife, police said. Officers shot the man, who died at the scene. Here is the full press conference.
No officers were injured during the incident. The officer who discharged his weapon is on paid administrative leave as the Florida Department of Law Enforcement investigates the incident. This is standard procedure.
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No further details have been released at this time, including the man's name, pending notification of next of kin.
The Port Orange Police Department is scheduled to host a press conference at 7 p.m. regarding this incident. FOX 35 will have a crew there and will update this story as necessary.
If you or someone you know is having thoughts of self-harm or suicide, help and resources are available. Dial 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly Suicide Prevention Lifeline), or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). If in a life-threatening situation, call 911.