A man is dead following an officer-involved shooting in Warren.
The incident occurred around 10:00 pm Monday near 11 Mile & Mound.
According to Warren police, officers were dispatched to a residence in the 27000 block of Railroad Street regarding a domestic disturbance. The female caller reported that a male on scene was armed with a knife, police said. The female caller further advised that this male had fled the scene on foot just prior to officers’ arrival. Officers arrived on scene to investigate this incident and were informed by the caller that the male made threats to harm officers with a weapon, police said in a news release.
Officers began checking the area north of Railroad Street for the male suspect. Officers located this male suspect in the area of George Merrelli Drive and Lorna Avenue. Officers then encountered this male suspect who produced an icepick and at which time an officer-involved shooting occurred. The Warren Fire Department was contacted and transported the male to an area hospital, wherein he died to his injuries.
The investigation is ongoing at this time.
