Police on the Brooklyn Bridge fired shots at a man who charged at them with a knife early Friday, disrupting the morning commute. Officers had been responding to a call for assistance when the individual suddenly lunged, prompting a rapid use‑of‑force response. The extent of the man's injuries remains unclear, and the NYPD has closed the incident, citing ongoing investigations. The shooting raises questions about crowd control and emergency response protocols on the bridge.
Police shot a man on the Brooklyn Bridge after he charged at them with a knife early Friday, according to sources, snarling the morning commute. Officers had responded to someone in need of help when he suddenly lunged at them, sources said. It was not immediately clear how serious his injuries were. The NYPD closed...
