Suspect Shot, Killed After Threatening Officer With Knife In Downtown OKC

<p>A suspect was shot and killed when he reportedly threatened an officer with a knife in downtown Oklahoma City, Wednesday afternoon.</p>

Wednesday, May 25th 2016, 2:44 pm

By: News 9

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Suspect Shot, Killed After Threatening Officer With Knife In Downtown OKC

A suspect was shot and killed when he reportedly threatened an officer with a knife in downtown Oklahoma City, Wednesday afternoon.

According to police, it happened at Sheridan and Western. The suspect reportedly pulled a knife on a bicycle officer, and was then shot by the officer.

Bicycle officer made contact with a man who had a knife, man made a move towards the officer, officer fired @NEWS9 pic.twitter.com/Od3wdByEqn
— Cody McDonell (@CTMcDonell) May 25, 2016

The suspect, who has not been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said he appears to be homeless.

The intersection is closed at this time.

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The suspect, who has not been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said he appears to be homeless.

The intersection is closed at this time.

Stay with us for updates.

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A suspect was shot and killed when he reportedly threatened an officer with a knife in downtown Oklahoma City, Wednesday afternoon.

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