Man shot and killed by police in the Bronx: Details
BRONX - A man was shot and killed by police Thursday morning in the Bronx, officials said.
What we know:
Officers responded around 6:45 a.m. to 105 Willis Ave. to apprehend a 44-year-old man who had an active search warrant, police said during a morning press conference, noting the information remains preliminary.
The backstory:
A woman granted officers access to the location, where they found the man sitting on a bed with what appeared to be a firearm, officials said. Officers repeatedly ordered him to show his hands, and the man told them he had a gun.
Man refused to drop weapon, police say
Authorities said the encounter lasted about a minute and a half, during which officers asked him multiple times to drop the weapon.
The man was shot once in the face and transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead, officials said.
Police said it remains unclear whether the weapon was real and that it could potentially have been a BB gun. Investigators have not yet determined whether the man pointed the weapon at officers.
Man had multiple priors, police say
Officials said the man was on parole for a 2013 murder conviction and had prior arrests, including for rape in 1997 and attempted murder. He also failed to comply with requirements to register as a Level 3 sex offender, police said.
Authorities said body-worn camera footage exists, and the investigation remains ongoing.
What's next:
Police officials are expected to provide further updates as more information becomes available.
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The Source: This report is based on information from police.