In Brooklyn, NYPD responded to a slashing incident at a men's shelter, leading to a foot chase with a 29-year-old suspect. After fleeing for three blocks, the suspect charged at the officers, prompting one to fire multiple rounds in self-defense, striking the suspect twice. A knife was recovered at the scene. The suspect, who has a history of violence and multiple arrests, was taken to the hospital and is expected to survive, with charges pending as investigations continue.
The incident escalated rapidly when the suspect, after fleeing from police, allegedly charged at an officer forcing the officer to defend himself by firing multiple shots.
During the chase, officers observed multiple movements suggesting the suspect was armed, making the situation escalatory and prompting an immediate defensive response from law enforcement.
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