A fatal police shooting occurred in Springfield, Massachusetts, over the weekend.
On Saturday afternoon, authorities received an emergency call at approximately 4:40 p.m.
Springfield Police officers were dispatched to the 1100 block of Worcester Street in the Indian Orchard neighborhood in response to reports of a man displaying signs of psychiatric distress.
The individual was reportedly in possession of a knife.
During the encounter, an officer discharged their firearm, striking the armed man. The circumstances leading to the shooting remain under review.
Despite receiving immediate medical attention at the scene, the man succumbed to his injuries.
Investigations into the incident are now being conducted by both the Springfield Police Detective Bureau and the Hampden District Attorney's Office.
A key focus of the inquiry will be to assess whether the officer's use of force was legally justified.
Further details are anticipated upon the conclusion of the official investigation.
