New York City police fatally shot a man wielding a sharp object inside a Brooklyn hospital. The incident took place at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital on a Thursday evening.
Details of the Incident
The confrontation occurred around 5:30 p.m. on the eighth floor of the hospital, situated in Brooklyn’s Park Slope neighborhood. Assistant Chief Charles Minch provided details during a press briefing.
- The man had barricaded himself in a hospital room.
- He was accompanied by an older adult patient and a hospital security worker.
- The suspect threatened to harm himself and others.
Police Response
Officers arrived on the scene and attempted to manage the situation. They issued repeated orders for the man to drop the sharp object and open the door, but he refused.
- Attempts to subdue the man using Tasers were unsuccessful.
- Officers tried to kick down the door but faced resistance.
- After a second Taser failed, the man charged at the officers.
In response to the threat, police officers opened fire, resulting in the man’s death. Minch noted that body cameras captured the entire incident.
Aftermath
Following the encounter, a photo of a bloodied weapon, reportedly self-made, was shared by the police. The hospital security staff member involved was evaluated for injuries, though details about their condition remain unclear.
Assistant Chief Minch commented on the potential for the situation to have escalated further. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting is ongoing.
