A man under surveillance by the U.S. Joint Terrorism Task Force was fatally shot by police in Boston Tuesday after he waved a large military-style knife at officers, according to Boston Police Commissioner William Evans.
The man was under investigation by the task force for possible threats against police officers, according to two separate law enforcement sources. It’s unclear when or how the alleged threats were made.
Evans said the shooting occurred about 7 a.m. after officers and FBI agents confronted the unidentified man, who turned around with a large black knife.
The officers retreated and ordered the man to put down the weapon before they opened fire, Evans said. The man died from his injuries.
“Unfortunately, he came at the officers and, you know, they do what they were trained to do and, unfortunately, they had to take a life,” Evans said.
A Boston police officer as well as a federal agent opened fire on the suspect, Evans said.
The shooting is under investigation.
