"Shortly after police arrived on scene that man exited the home in possession of a large kitchen knife and advanced on officers. Less lethal force was used and was not effective."
"A Wilmington police officer, who responded as they were working in the area during Lexington's Patriots' Day events, fatally shot Barthelemy."
Colin Barthelemy, a 26-year-old from Lexington, was shot by police after he allegedly approached them with a large kitchen knife. Police were called to a residence on Mason Street following a report of Barthelemy injuring himself with a knife. Upon arrival, he exited the home with the knife and advanced towards the officers. Less lethal force was attempted but proved ineffective. A Wilmington police officer, present for Patriots' Day events, fatally shot Barthelemy. The investigation is ongoing.
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