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Police Fatally Shoot 70-Year-Old Man in Dortmund Following Knife Threat

The man, initially receiving medical aid, reportedly became aggressive and advanced on officers with a knife before being shot.

61-Year-Old Man Fatally Shot During Police and Social Service Visit in Darmstadt

Boston Mayor Faces Criticism Over Condolences to Knife-Wielding Suspect Killed by Off-Duty Officer

San Diego Police Officer Fatally Shoots Teen Fleeing Gunfire Incident

Man Wielding Dual Swords Shot and Critically Injured by Police in Vitry-sur-Seine

Man Shot by NSW Police After Allegedly Charging with Meat Cleaver

Man Wielding Knife Fatally Shot by Police Inside Brive Church

Man Fatally Shot by Police Outside NSW Hospital After Alleged Gun Incident

Man Shot by Police After Alleged Threats at Brisbane Warehouse

San Francisco Police Fatally Shoot Suspect in Union Square Hit-and-Run Incident

Police Fatally Shoot Chainsaw-Wielding Man at Illinois Assisted Living Facility

Fatal Police Shooting in Kamp-Lintfort Investigated

Rennes and Grenoble See Surge in Knife Attacks, Leaving Multiple Injured and One Dead

Las Vegas Police Fatally Shoot 911 Caller During Home Intrusion Response

Officer Defends Tasering 95-Year-Old in Manslaughter Trial

Police Officer Fatally Shoots Man Threatening Officers in Val-de-Marne

Officer on Trial for Tasering Death of 95-Year-Old

Fatal Police Shooting in Hessen: Woman's Weapon Not Lethal

Fatal Shooting in Schwalmstadt: Woman Killed After Firing at Police

Oklahoma Police Fatally Shoot Armed Woman After Car Crash

Met Officer on Trial for Chris Kaba Shooting Defends Actions as Lawful

California Officer Fatally Shoots Attacker in Knife Ambush

Met Police Officer on Trial for Murder in Chris Kaba Shooting

Suspect Killed, Two Officers Wounded in Georgia Gun Store Shootout

Trial Begins for Ex-Officer Charged in Fatal Shooting of Unarmed Shoplifting Suspect

DC Police Release Bodycam Footage of Fatal Shooting, Sparking Protests

NYPD Officers Fatally Shoot Armed Man in East Harlem

No Charges for Officers in Wisconsin School Shooting of Armed Student

Cincinnati Police Fatally Shoot Armed Stabbing Suspect Near Music Hall

Rideshare Driver Shoots Naked Man Attacking Woman in California

Charges Dropped Against Minnesota Trooper in Ricky Cobb II Shooting

Texas Homeowner Fatally Shoots Man Over Stolen BBQ Pit

Mistrial Declared in High-Profile Ohio Deputy Murder Case

Off-duty Officers Cleared in Fatal Shooting of Two Immigrants in Nebraska

Jason Meade Testifies in Murder Trial for 2020 Shooting of Casey Goodson Jr.

Met Police Officer Found Guilty of Assaulting Shopkeeper in Mistaken Identity Case