Two Maryland state troopers are on administrative leave after shooting a man who police say lunged at them with a knife.
HOLLYWOOD, Md. — Two Maryland state troopers are on administrative leave after shooting a man who police said lunged at them with a knife.
The troopers responded to a home in St. Mary’s County on Friday night for a report of a possible suicidal person, state police said in a news release Saturday. As they approached the door, they were met by a 22-year-old man who attempted to stab one of the troopers, piercing his uniform and ballistic vest, state police said.They and other officers who arrived on the scene rendered aid until medical personnel arrived.
The troopers involved in the shooting were put on routine administrative leave amid ongoing investigations.The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world’s population sees AP journalism every day.
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