Investigation underway after Tulare police officers shoot and kill man armed with knife

Monday, April 17, 2023
TULARE, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Tulare Police Department has confirmed the man shot by officers Sunday evening has died.

Officers responded to a call of a man threatening to throw a knife at family members at about 3 p.m. Sunday in the area of Bardsley Avenue and Vetter Street.
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When they arrived, officers say they approached the man, he ran, starting a foot chase.

The chase ended when at least one officer opened fire on the man.

The man was taken to the hospital shortly after but later died.
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Two officers involved in the shooting have been placed on paid administrative leave.

The Tulare County Sheriff's Office and the Department of Justice are investigating the shooting.
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