Suspect armed with knives shot and killed by Fresno County Sheriff's deputies in Caruthers
When deputies arrived, they say they tried to get the man to drop his knife but he refused.
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- A suspect who was armed with knives has died after he was shot by Fresno County Sheriff's deputies in Caruthers on Tuesday evening.
The shooting happened at 5:45 pm in the area of Tahoe Avenue and Henderson Road.
Officials say it was reported that the suspect was trying to get students to leave their sports practice at the Caruthers Fairgrounds.
As coaches tried to talk to the man, investigators say he pulled out a knife.
After walking further down the street, detectives say the man took out a different knife and tried to stab a parent who approached him.
When deputies arrived, they say they tried to get the man to drop his knife but he refused.
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Deputies fired bean bags at the suspect but say they weren't effective against him.
During the confrontation, officials say the suspect took a large knife out of his back pocket and started to charge at three deputies.
All three deputies fired their guns, striking the man several times.
No deputies were injured.
Tahoe Avenue has been closed from Mt. View Avenue to Henderson Road as the investigation continues.
No other details have been released by authorities at this time.
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