LAS VEGAS (AP) — Police in Las Vegas say a man armed with a sword was fatally shot after allegedly advancing toward officers.
The name and age of the man weren't immediately released. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police say the man was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.
They say the man lunged at officers while police were trying to de-escalate a disturbance call at an apartment. Arriving officers say there was a man on the second floor of the building waving a sword.
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Police say the man began to approach the officers when he was shot and killed. They say the shooting is under investigation.