Police on the New York City waterfront confronted a man brandishing a knife on the Brooklyn Bridge early Thursday, and the encounter ended in a fatal shooting. Officers said the suspect ignored repeated commands to drop the weapon and continued to advance, prompting them to use lethal force to protect public safety. The incident, captured on surveillance footage, has reignited debate over police tactics and the handling of armed individuals in crowded public spaces. City officials and community leaders are expected to review the case and address concerns about the use of force on one of the city’s most iconic landmarks.
New York police shoot and kill man wielding a knife on Brooklyn Bridge upi.com
