Man Allegedly Armed With Knife and Box Cutter Killed by Police

Published on June 17, 2024

FULLERTON, Calif.—A man who allegedly ran toward officers with a weapon in each hand was fatally shot by police in Fullerton on June 15, authorities said. Officers were sent to the 200 block of East Imperial Highway at about 5 a.m. in response to a 911 call of a man armed with knives and threatening people, according to Kristy Wells of the Fullerton Police Department. “The reporting party told the call taker he was a victim of weapon brandishing and to send multiple officers due to the male’s dangerous behavior,” Ms. Wells wrote in a statement. Officers contacted the suspect, who appeared to be holding a knife in each hand, and ordered him several times to drop his weapons, she said. The suspect suddenly began running toward the officers, prompting them to open fire, she continued....