Police shoot knife-wielding man who 'advanced' in Queens

Officers responded to 84-65 Parsons Blvd. in Jamaica Hills, where a man with a knife "advanced" on them, police said
Officers responded to 84-65 Parsons Blvd. in Jamaica Hills, where a man with a knife "advanced" on them, police said. Photo credit Citizen App

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- Police shot and wounded a knife-wielding man who came at officers in Queens on Monday, the NYPD said.

Police were responding to reports of an emotionally disturbed person around 10:45 a.m., when the 22-year-old man displayed a large knife and “advanced on officers” at 84-65 Parsons Blvd., according to police.

The NYPD was responding to an emotionally disturbed person in Briarwood at the time
The NYPD was responding to an emotionally disturbed person in Briarwood at the time. Photo credit Marla Diamond

Officers opened fire and struck him multiple times in the body, police said.

He was transported to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center in stable condition.

The officers were taken to the hospital for minor injuries.

An investigation into the shooting is ongoing.

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