"Just after 1:30 p.m., officers responded to a 911 call at a Mason Street home after a resident reported that their son had injured himself with a knife."
"Law enforcement said they first used 'less lethal force,' but it was not effective, and the man allegedly continued to advance."
"The man died on the scene, and the officer who shot him was taken to a nearby hospital 'as a precaution.'"
"Massachusetts State Police and the DA's office are currently investigating the officer-involved shooting."
Police shot a 26-year-old man in Lexington after he allegedly approached them with a knife. Officers responded to a 911 call about the man injuring himself. Upon arrival, police escorted two residents out, leaving the man alone. He then came outside with a large kitchen knife and advanced on officers. Less lethal force was attempted but failed. A Wilmington police officer fatally shot the man, who died at the scene. An investigation is underway to determine the officer's criminal responsibility.
Read at Boston.com
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