Police Fatally Shoot Knife-Wielding Man During Incident in Herne

Officers responded to reports of a man causing a disturbance; he allegedly attacked them with a knife before being shot.

A 51-year-old man was shot and killed by police in Herne, Germany, after allegedly attacking officers with a knife.
Police were called to the scene following reports of the man throwing objects, including glass jars, from his apartment window, damaging a patrol car.
The man reportedly threatened a neighbor with a knife before officers approached his apartment and encountered the attack.
Despite receiving immediate medical attention, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation has been handed over to the Essen police for neutrality, and details about the number of shots fired remain under review.