From FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · Dan Godwin · · 1m 30s
Arlington police kill man in mental health crisis
Officers fatally shot a 56-year-old man who lunged at them with a knife during an emotional distress call.
In brief
Officers fatally shot a 56-year-old man who lunged at them with a knife during an emotional distress call. Police responded to a mental health crisis and used lethal force after the man refused to drop a knife and charged at officers. Originally reported by FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth.
Police respond to mental health call
Arlington officers arrived at a home on West Lovers Lane around 10:45 p.m. Thursday after family members reported a 56-year-old man in emotional distress who was threatening to take his own life.
Family member safely removed
Officers heard the man yelling and learned a family member was in the room with him. They immediately evacuated that person before the situation escalated.
Man pulls knife, refuses commands
After the family member left, the man became upset and pulled out a large knife. Officers gave him multiple verbal commands to drop the weapon, but he did not comply.
Man charges at officer with knife
The man moved toward the officer while still holding the knife. The officer fired his service weapon multiple times, striking the man.
“The man then moved towards the officer, still holding the knife. The officer fired his service weapon multiple times, striking the man.”
Man dies, officers unharmed
The man was transported to the hospital but did not survive his injuries. No officers were hurt in the incident.
Officers placed on administrative leave
The man's identity has not been released. All officers involved have been placed on routine administrative leave while the department reviews the shooting.
The one thing
Police responded to a mental health crisis and used lethal force after the man refused to drop a knife and charged at officers.
